Is the nation on the suitable or unsuitable path?

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How are President Donald Trump’s policies shaping the nation? We want your opinion.

By Annie Jonas

June 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM

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A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found that voters across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island believe the country is veering off course — driven largely by economic concerns and opposition to Trump administration policies.

The survey of 1,000 voters revealed that nearly 68% think the U.S. is on the “wrong track.” Nearly two-thirds disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance, including 55% who strongly disapprove. Even in New Hampshire — where Trump has historically performed better — just 35% support his leadership, while 64% disapprove.

The poll also shows steep economic pessimism. Only 25% rated the economy as good or excellent, a sharp drop from last fall. About 41% of voters in Massachusetts viewed the economy as good or excellent in October, when Joe Biden was still in office. This sentiment crossed party lines, with only 4% of Republicans across the three states polled calling the economy “excellent.”

Trump’s specific policies were widely unpopular. Around two-thirds of respondents opposed his tariffs, cuts to federal diversity and equity programs, and government spending reductions under the Department of Government Efficiency. The most controversial move, according to those polled? Canceling hundreds of millions in medical and research funding – a decision opposed by over 75% of voters, especially in Massachusetts’ life sciences hub.

Immigration enforcement also drew criticism, with 70% disapproving of how ICE has conducted arrests and deportations. 

The poll was conducted from June 1 to 5 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%.

Do you think the country is heading in the right or wrong direction? 

What are specific areas or issues you’d like to see improve – or which do you think are performing adequately? How do you think the Trump administration is handling the issues you most care about?

Tell us by filling out the form or e-mailing us at [email protected], and your response may appear in a future Boston.com article.

Annie Jonas is a Community writer at Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.