US Voters Doubt Trump's Leadership as He Faces State of the Union Address

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released just a day before President Trump's State of the Union address has revealed that a majority of US adults believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under his leadership.

The survey, conducted from January 27-30, found that 55% of adults feel that Trump is changing the country for the worse - a 13-point increase from a similar poll taken around the same time in his first term.

This marks a significant erosion of support for the president, including among members of his own Republican Party. The findings come as Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, where he will likely tout his administration's achievements, but may face a more skeptical audience.

"The president has lost ground, even with his own party," said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, which conducted the poll. "That's a challenge as he heads into the State of the Union."

The poll's results underscore the growing dissatisfaction with Trump's performance and leadership, as he faces a number of political and legal challenges in his second term. From the ongoing investigations into his administration to concerns over the direction of the country, the president appears to be struggling to maintain the support he enjoyed early in his first term.

As Trump takes the stage for the State of the Union, he will undoubtedly seek to rally his base and make the case for his continued leadership. However, the poll numbers suggest he may have an uphill battle in convincing the broader American public that he is taking the country in the right direction.