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Poll: 41% Approve of Trump; 58% 'Embarrassed' by Administration

Poll: 41% Approve of Trump; 58% 'Embarrassed' by Administration

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By    |   Thursday, 23 February 2017 06:27 PM EST

Only 41 percent of Americans surveyed in a new McClatchy-Marist poll said they approved of President Donald Trump's performance so far — and 58 percent said that they were embarrassed by his administration.

Here are the results, released Thursday, of the survey of 1,073 adults conducted between last Wednesday and Sunday:

Do you approve of Trump's performance so far as president?

  • Disapprove: 49 percent.
  • Approve: 41 percent.
  • Unsure: 9 percent.

What is your impression of Trump?

  • Unfavorable: 54 percent.
  • Favorable: 38 percent.
  • Unsure: 8 percent.

What is your impression of Vice President Mike Pence?

  • Favorable: 43 percent.
  • Unfavorable: 40 percent.
  • Unsure: 17 percent.

How does Trump's conduct in office make you feel?

  • Embarrassed: 58 percent.
  • Proud: 33 percent.
  • Unsure: 9 percent.

In what direction is Trump moving the country?

  • Wrong direction: 55 percent.
  • Right direction: 38 percent.
  • Unsure: 7 percent.

Is Trump a good leader for the nation?

  • Disagree: 54 percent.
  • Agree: 43 percent.
  • Unsure: 3 percent.

The McClatchy-Marist poll has a margin of error of 3 percent.

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Only 41 percent of Americans surveyed in a new McClatchy-Marist poll said they approved of President Donald Trump's performance so far - and 58 percent said that they were embarrassed by his administration.
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