--- title: "AAPI adults more disillusioned with Trump, Republicans, poll finds" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds" category: "Politics" published: "2026-10-19T05:45:39.299Z" source_reported: "2026-10-19T04:25:15.000Z" updated: "2026-10-19T05:45:39.299Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 70 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-19T07:30:18.262124+00:00" --- # AAPI adults more disillusioned with Trump, Republicans, poll finds *New survey shows Democrats hold an edge on key issues among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and 9 digests corroborate the poll findings, with one digest missing key details. - Craft 70 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates poll findings from individual reactions and provides context for the election. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The headline accurately reflects the poll findings without exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults are more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans, according to a new poll. - Democrats hold a substantial edge on issues like the economy and healthcare among AAPI adults, the survey indicates. - The economy and cost of living are the most important issues for nearly all AAPI adults surveyed, followed by healthcare. - About one-quarter of AAPI adults approve of Trump's overall job performance, and about 2 in 10 approve of his economic performance. A new poll conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows a growing disillusionment among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander adults with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The survey, conducted between September 8-15, indicates that Democrats have gained a significant advantage on key issues such as the economy and healthcare within this demographic. The economy is a paramount concern for AAPI adults, with approximately 9 in 10 ranking it as a most important issue for the upcoming election, and about 8 in 10 citing the cost of living. Healthcare is also a major priority for about 7 in 10, while foreign policy, crime, immigration, election fairness, and climate change are prioritized by about half of respondents. President Trump's approval among AAPI adults has declined. About one-quarter of AAPI adults approve of his overall job performance, and only about 2 in 10 approve of his economic performance. This represents a drop in economic approval of about 10 percentage points over the course of the year. ## Divergent views on the Democratic Party While AAPI adults show a greater trust in Democrats than Republicans on a range of issues, views on the Democratic Party itself remain divided. The poll indicates that Democrats now hold a roughly 20-percentage-point advantage over Republicans on handling the economy and immigration, a shift from being evenly divided in a March poll. However, about 48% of AAPI adults hold an unfavorable impression of the Democratic Party as a whole, while 44% have a favorable impression. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the specific approval ratings for President Trump's overall job performance or his economic performance among AAPI adults. The left-rated and centre-rated reports, including the full reports from My Mother Lode and the Durango Herald, all included these figures. ## Who covered it Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 53% (8) - Centre: 40% (6) - Right: 7% (1) 2 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-19T07:30:18.262124+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-19T07:45:14.349Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports led with the finding that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander adults are more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans. These reports highlighted that Democrats have a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and health care among AAPI adults. They also noted the poll was conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The Durango Herald, El Paso Inc., St Catharines Standard, and NiagaraFallsReview.ca digests all carried these points. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the growing disillusionment of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander adults with President Donald Trump and Republicans, and the resulting advantage for Democrats on key issues like the economy and healthcare. These reports stated the poll was conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. My Mother Lode, WBAL, Washington Top News, and Winnipeg Free Press digests all presented these findings. ### Right - The right-rated report from the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer digest stated that a new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach. It noted this gives Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and healthcare. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 9 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/19/aapi-asian-american-midterm-elections-trump-democrats-repubicans/09bb9cbc-cb73-11f1-ac04-9f58578a68b4_story.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in ... - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11233277/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds/article_85692398-f2d8-5be5-99b8-5aeac79001f1.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds – WTOP News - [El Paso Inc.](https://elpasoinc.com/news/ap_wire/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data/article_b8e667ed-5e52-5a1f-8326-3ae82fa7cd6e.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/national/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data/article_99deb5c1-47ca-5eba-9165-96df99294a3c.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/10/19/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norcaapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/10/19/nation/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [KXL](https://kxl.com/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds/article_32f54305-ac9b-5018-871b-6164bf3464a3.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds/article_feaa3c1e-e7ed-5226-bd18-dd64d354bca3.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/18/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/elections/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data/article_c3c4316a-8cc0-5667-97d1-e8a9f777d0ea.html) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/democrats-gain-ground-with-aapi-adults-as-trust-in-republicans-fades-ap-norc-aapi-data-poll-finds) — Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds ## Questions **What are the main concerns for AAPI adults in the upcoming election?** The economy and the cost of living are the most important issues for approximately 9 in 10 AAPI adults surveyed. Healthcare is also a significant concern for about 7 in 10 respondents, according to the poll. **How do AAPI adults view President Trump's performance?** About one-quarter of AAPI adults approve of President Trump's overall job performance. His economic performance is approved by about 2 in 10 AAPI adults, representing a decline in his standing on this issue. **Which party do AAPI adults trust more on key issues?** AAPI adults show a greater trust in Democrats compared to Republicans on a range of issues, including the economy and immigration. Democrats now hold a substantial edge on these matters, according to the poll. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "AAPI adults more disillusioned with Trump, Republicans, poll finds", https://mediabias.news/politics/aapi-adults-more-disillusioned-with-trump-republicans-poll-finds