Two-thirds of Americans say the country is “pretty seriously off on the wrong track,” while fewer than a third believe it is moving in the right direction, according to a recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted online from October 24 to 28 among 2,725 U.S. adults, also shows growing concern over inflation, the economy, and government performance under President Donald Trump. Americans across political, racial, and geographic lines expressed frustration with current leadership. Majorities of Democrats (95%) and independents (77%) say the country is headed in the wrong direction, compared with 29% of Republicans. Larger shares of Black (87%), Hispanic (71%), and Asian (71%) Americans reported concerns than white Americans (61%). Urban, suburban, and rural residents all shared negative views, as did people across education and income levels. While 67% say the country is on the wrong track, this is a decline from 75% in November 2024, just before the presidential election. Despite this slight decrease, dissatisfaction with the Trump administration remains strong. About 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for current inflation levels, and similar majorities disapprove of his handling of tariffs, the economy, and federal government operations. The poll shows 64% of Americans believe Trump is “going too far” in expanding presidential power. Other actions, including cutting federal jobs, deploying the National Guard in cities, and attempting to change how colleges operate, drew opposition from majorities of respondents. Roughly half of Americans also disapprove of Trump’s efforts to end diversity programs, deport undocumented immigrants, and restrict legal immigration. Americans largely view the economy as worse under Trump. A slim majority, 52%, say the economy has declined since he took office, while 27% see improvement and 20% say it has stayed the same. Those saying the economy is “much worse” outnumber those saying it is “much better” by nearly three to one, 26% versus 9%. People with household incomes under $50,000 were especially likely to report worsening conditions. Majorities of Democrats (92%) and independents (66%) attribute rising inflation to Trump, compared with just 20% of Republicans. Many Americans also feel financially worse off than before Trump’s presidency, with 37% reporting they are worse off, 18% better off, and 45% about the same. Trump’s overall approval rating remains underwater at 41% approval versus 59% disapproval, similar to earlier polls this year. Strong disapproval outweighs strong approval by more than two to one, 46% to 20%. No major policy area measured earned majority approval. He scored lowest on handling the economy, with 37% approving and 62% disapproving. Internationally, Americans are mixed on Trump’s involvement in foreign crises. Nearly half say he spends the right amount of time on international issues, while a third say he spends too much. Opinions on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Russia-Ukraine conflict are divided, with 39% giving him significant credit for the ceasefire and 46% saying he is too supportive of Russia. Views on politically motivated violence show more Americans blaming Republicans (34%) than Democrats (28%), with 28% blaming both parties equally. Public opinion on crime is high in major cities, with about 60% calling it extremely or very serious. Republicans are more likely to perceive crime as extremely serious than Democrats or independents. On immigration enforcement, Americans are divided. About six in ten Republicans strongly support ICE operations, while two-thirds of Democrats strongly oppose them. Most Americans oppose allowing federal agents to wear masks on duty, with Democrats and independents largely against it, while most Republicans support it. The poll also shows Americans are split on Trump’s accomplishments, with 48% saying he has done a good amount and 51% saying little or nothing. These negative ratings, along with concerns about the economy and presidential actions, may influence voter behavior in the 2026 midterm elections, which are still a year away.