Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds

An AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don’t agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, and even Republicans aren’t overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's main claim about Republican sentiment regarding Trump's priorities is generally supported by the provided sources, although the sources are from 2024 and 2025, while the article is from 2020. This temporal discrepancy introduces some uncertainty. There is a slight bias due to the framing of Trump's efforts as "aggressive" without providing counterbalancing perspectives.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** "An AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don't agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda..."
- Verification Source #3: Supports the general idea that Trump "lacks broad support" for his agenda.
- Verification Source #1: Indicates that about half of AAPI adults say Trump is mostly focusing on the wrong priorities.
- The term "aggressive efforts" is not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources, representing a potential framing bias.
- Claim:** "...and even Republicans aren't overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place."
- Verification Source #4: States that "Only about half of Republicans have a great deal or a..." which indirectly supports the claim that Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced.
- The specific percentage of Republicans who agree or disagree with Trump's priorities is not explicitly stated in the provided sources, but the general sentiment is aligned.
- Temporal Discrepancy:** The article is from 2020, while Verification Sources #1, #2, and #3 are from 2025, and Verification Source #4 is from 2024. This makes direct comparison difficult, as public opinion may have shifted.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #3: "A poll finds that despite Donald Trump's claims of an "unprecedented and powerful mandate," the incoming Republican president lacks broad support..." This supports the idea that Trump's agenda is not universally accepted.
- Verification Source #4: "Only about half of Republicans have a great deal or a..." This supports the claim that Republican support is not overwhelming.
- Verification Source #1: "Overall, about half of AAPI adults say Trump is mostly focusing on the wrong priorities as president." This provides specific data point, although it focuses on AAPI adults, not Republicans in general.
- The temporal discrepancy between the article's publication date (2020) and the sources' dates (2024, 2025) is a significant limitation. Public opinion could have changed significantly in the intervening years.