Trump Dubbed as ‘Dangerous Dictator’ by Most Americans in Blistering New Poll
A recent poll shows 56% of Americans view Trump as a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited to protect democracy, up from 52% in March 2025.
- A PRRI survey finds 56% of Americans agree Donald Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited, up from 52% in March 2025, reflecting pre-election concerns.
- A majority said 54% of Americans agree Trump’s actions assault constitutional checks and balances and the rule of law, while 62% say the country is headed in the wrong direction, PRRI found.
- PRRI's data reveal a 68-point gap with Democrats at 92% and Republicans at 24%, while Donald Trump holds a 40% favorable and 58% unfavorable rating.
- PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman told Axios that it looks like political independents are very unhappy with Trump's actions, and Axios warns this could rewire alliances ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Nearly two‑thirds of Americans report dissatisfaction with the economy and federal government, while majorities say cuts to health care funding have gone too far.
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The US is on the wrong track – this is a clear majority of Americans.
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New poll results reveal what majority of Americans really think about Trump
The majority of Americans (56%) agree President Trump is a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited, compared to 41% who agree he is "a strong leader," according to new data from the Public Religion Research Institute.
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