Trump’s approval rating continues to slip in NH, residents worried about political violence

According to the poll, released Sept. 30, 56% of New Hampshire residents disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job, while 43% approve. His net approval rating is -13, down from -9 in August.

Of voters who disapprove of Trump, the most important reasons are undermining democracy/Constitution (27%), poor conduct or corruption (11%) and harming civil rights (8%.)

Of those who approve, the most important reasons are handling of immigration (31%), keeping campaign promises (11%) and handling of economy (10%).

Approval of his handling of the economy, often a top issue for Trump, is at an all-time low in either term in New Hampshire: 57% disapprove of his handling of the economy, and 43% approve. This is split by party, with 95% of Republicans, 20% of independents and less than 1% of Democrats in approval.

Approval of Trump’s handling of foreign affairs is similar: 58% disapprove and 42% approve.

The poll surveyed 1,361 New Hampshire likely voters online between Sept. 17 and 23. The margin of error is +/- 2.7%.

New Hampshire residents worried about political violence

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 74% of New Hampshire residents are worried that they or a family member will be victimized by politically motivated violence by a fellow American.

New Hampshire residents are more likely to be worried about this than those in Rhode Island, Connecticut or Massachusetts, the poll found.

Sixty-five percent of Granite Staters are also worried about being victimized by a mass shooting, up 30% since September 2021. They are less worried about being the victim of a terrorist attack by foreign actors (40%) or a natural disaster (37%).

The poll also found that a plurality (46%) of New Hampshire residents would feel less safe if the National Guard was deployed to cities in New Hampshire, as it has been to cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Just over half thought that those deployments were not justified.

What is RFK Jr.’s approval rating?

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a controversial appointment in Trump’s cabinet, most recently declaring that Tylenol may cause autism if used during pregnancy.

A majority (57%) of New Hampshire residents disapprove of Kennedy’s handling of his job, while 35% approve. Ninety-five percent of Democrats and 72% of independents disapprove, while 76% of Republicans approve.

Should Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize?

Several countries, including Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

But New Hampshire would likely not nominate him for the honor, as 60% of residents said he does not deserve the prize.

However, 74% of Republicans said they believe he does deserve a Nobel Peace Prize.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald. Reporting by Margie Cullen, USA TODAY NETWORK – New England / Portsmouth Herald.