BREAKING: 71% of Americans Say U.S. Is “OUT OF CONTROL” Under Trump — White House in Silent Meltdown! A stunning new national poll just dropped — and it’s brutal. Even parts of Trump’s own base are turning. 👉 See the numbers shaking Washington before they vanish

BREAKING: 71% of Americans Say U.S. Is “OUT OF CONTROL” Under Trump — White House in Silent Meltdown!
A stunning new national poll just dropped — and it’s brutal. Even parts of Trump’s own base are turning.
👉 See the numbers shaking Washington before they vanish

U.S. Public Opinion Polls on Trump and National Confidence
New poll reveals 71% of Americans believe the US is ‘Out of Control’ under Trump

The Economic Times
New poll reveals 71% of Americans believe the US is ‘Out of Control’ under Trump
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The Daily Beast
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The Guardian
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New poll shows most Americans think Trump has ‘gone too far’ with military actions abroad

PBS
New poll shows most Americans think Trump has ‘gone too far’ with military actions abroad
14 days ago
BREAKING: New Poll Finds 71% of Americans Say U.S. Is ‘Out of Control’ Under Trump — Deep Public Anxiety Reflected Across Parties
A new national poll released this week reveals striking levels of unease among Americans about the direction of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership, with a large majority saying the country feels “out of control.”

Poll Shows Unprecedented Public Concern
According to the January 16–19, 2026 Economist/YouGov survey, 71 percent of U.S. adults said they believe the United States is “out of control” under President Trump. Only 18 percent said they feel the country is “under control,” while 11 percent were unsure.

What makes the result noteworthy is how broad the sentiment is across demographics:

Roughly 70% of white respondents and 79% of Black respondents described the country as out of control.

Similar majorities were found among Hispanic Americans and across age groups, including both young adults and seniors.

Even within Trump’s own party, about half of Republican respondents agreed with the “out of control” characterization.

Poll respondents also expressed dissatisfaction on specific policy fronts — from foreign intervention to domestic priorities — highlighting deep public frustration.

Context: Broader Public Opinion Trends
This new finding comes amid a series of polls showing growing skepticism about U.S. leadership and governance:

Recent surveys indicate more than half of Americans think Trump has “gone too far” with military actions abroad and prefer congressional checks on such decisions.

Political scientists and democracy watchdogs have raised concerns about democratic norms and institutional stability in the U.S. under Trump, noting declines in democratic indicators.

Taken together, these results suggest a nationwide unease about political and institutional direction as the country approaches the 2026 midterm elections.

White House Response and Political Implications
At the time of reporting, there has been no formal statement from the White House directly addressing the poll’s “out of control” language. Some internal aides and supporters have pushed back against negative public opinion figures, framing them as outliers or misinterpretations of broader data (for example in other polls showing mixed approval ratings).

Nonetheless, the high percentage of Americans expressing concern — including within Trump’s broader base — is likely to become a central talking point in upcoming campaign seasons, with both supporters and critics seeking to interpret what it means for governance, elections, and public trust.

What Analysts Are Saying
Political analysts note that the perception of chaos or loss of control can have real effects:

Voter sentiment often shifts when citizens feel unstable or uncertain about national direction.

Large majorities across party lines expressing dissatisfaction can signal vulnerability for an incumbent party in midterm elections.

How leaders respond to public anxiety — whether through policy adjustments or communication strategies — can shape political fortunes.

As the political landscape evolves, public confidence metrics will remain a key barometer of national mood and electoral prospects.