As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation's capital, a majority of Americans now see handling crime as a relative strength for President Trump, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Why it matters: Americans aren't generally happy about the president's handling of immigration and the economy, but 53% said they approved of his approach on crime, the poll found. • The poll also found that the vast majority of Americans, 81%, see crime as a "major problem" in large cities.

Yes, but: Few of those polled — about one in four — said crime is a major problem in their own community.

Driving the news: Trump deployed the National Guard in D.C. earlier this month after the assault of a former DOGE staffer. He has threatened to bring in the "regular military" as well. • The move came despite a

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