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Pew Research CenterJanuary 18, 2018
1. Trump at year one: Job approval, confidence on issues, personal traits

Trump viewed more negatively than Obama on most traits

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1. Trump at year one: Job approval, confidence on issues, personal traits
Slight decline in Trump job approval after reports of his derogatory comments about Africa, Haiti
More say Trump’s presidency will be unsuccessful than successful
Early predictions for Trump’s presidency more polarized than for predecessors
Mixed views of Trump’s effectiveness, negative of views of his other traits
Far fewer say Trump ‘keeps his promises’ than did so about a year ago
Republicans hold positive views of most Trump traits, but rate him lower on communication, temperament
Trump viewed more negatively than Obama on most traits
Public lacks confidence in Trump’s ability to handle most matters at home and abroad
Majority continues to say Trump has responsibility to release his tax returns
Democrats skeptical Trump keeps his business interests separate
Most have heard about Russia investigation
Confidence in Mueller to conduct a fair investigation unchanged from December
Differences over Mueller probe more pronounced among attentive partisans
Wide partisan divisions over confidence in Trump to handle key aspects of office
Majorities of most demographic groups continue to disapprove of Trump

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