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Most voters want Congress to check an unpopular Trump presidency, AP poll finds
ReMost voters want Congress to check an unpopular Trump presidency, AP poll finds
An AP Voter Poll finds that roughly six in ten Americans disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling the presidency, and most want Congress to impose more checks on him.
Most Americans want Congress to act as a stronger check on President Donald Trump, according to a new AP Voter Poll. The survey, an expansive look at the electorate, shows that a large majority of voters are unhappy with the job he is doing, with roughly six in 10 saying they disapprove of how he is handling the presidency.
The findings point to a public that is not only critical of the president's performance but also wants the legislative branch to limit his authority. Voters' preference for more congressional oversight reflects a broader expectation that lawmakers should serve as a counterweight to the executive, regardless of which party controls the White House.
Disapproval of the president stands out in the poll as the central backdrop to these views. With about six in 10 respondents expressing disapproval, the numbers indicate that Trump begins from a position of significant public skepticism about his handling of the job. The poll's results suggest that this skepticism extends beyond opposition to specific policies and into a desire for institutional restraint.
The AP Voter Poll is designed to capture a wide cross-section of the electorate, which gives its findings weight as a snapshot of national opinion. For readers, the core takeaway is straightforward: a clear majority of voters is dissatisfied with the president and wants Congress to exercise more scrutiny and constraint over his administration.
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Source: AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president