A new AP-NORC poll finds that a strong majority of U.S. voters say President Donald Trump is not meeting expectations at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections. The results indicate widespread frustration that is reflected in voters’ overall preferences for how Washington should be run.
Across the outlets, the poll is described as pointing to a desire for a different direction in Congress rather than continued alignment with Trump’s agenda. Some coverage frames the dissatisfaction in terms of the economy and the administration’s approach to Iran, while other reporting emphasizes the broader evaluation of Trump’s performance both domestically and internationally. All accounts tie the findings to growing voter concern heading into the midterm contests, suggesting that motivation for change is a central theme.
While the outlets focus on different aspects of the underlying dissatisfaction, they consistently rely on the same AP-NORC polling conclusion: voters overwhelmingly believe Trump is falling short and want significant shifts in Washington in the midterms.
