More than two-thirds of Americans say they feel either afraid or pessimistic about the country’s future under President Donald Trump’s leadership, according to a new CNN poll.
The survey found that 67% of U.S. adults said they are either “afraid” or “pessimistic” about the nation’s future, while 33% said they feel “enthusiastic” or “optimistic.”
Even among Republicans, enthusiasm remains relatively muted. Just 19% of self-identified GOP voters said they are enthusiastic about the remainder of Trump’s second term, while 58% described themselves as optimistic. Another 13% said they are pessimistic, and 11% said they are afraid.
The poll also found that 38% view Trump as an effective world leader, while 62% do not.
The findings come just four months before the 2026 midterm elections, when Trump’s standing with voters will face its next major test as the Republican Party looks to defend its congressional majorities. Meanwhile, Democrats are pouring resources into efforts to reclaim both the House and Senate.
Historically, the president’s party tends to lose congressional seats in midterm elections, creating additional headwinds for Republicans. The administration also continues to contend with voter concerns over affordability, while the war with Iran remains a prominent issue.
Democrats, however, face challenges of their own. The party’s favorability rating remains more than 17 points underwater in the RealClearPolling average, and Democratic campaign committees and allied super PACs have significantly less cash on hand than their Republican counterparts.
Democrats see dip in generic ballot polling
Still, Democratic strategists argue the political environment has improved for their party since the start of the cycle, pointing to recent generic ballot polling showing that the party maintains an advantage.
CNN conducted the poll from July 23 to July 27 among 1,225 U.S. adults. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 points.
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[ H/T Washington Examiner ]
