The vast majority of Americans view crime as a "major problem" in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.

According to the latest AP-NORC poll, handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump, despite Americans being generally unhappy with his handling of issues like immigration and the economy.

Crime a ‘major problem,’ Americans believe

By the numbers:

The poll shows 81% of Americans see crime as a "major problem" in large cities — a concern Trump has seized on as he has deployed the National Guard to the District of Columbia and threatened to expand that model to cities across the country. And his overall approval rating has increased slightly, from 40% in July to 45% now.

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