Trump's Economic Approval Hits New Low in Latest Polls
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows only 29% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, while 63% disapprove—his lowest rating on the issue across both terms. Rising gas prices (averaging $4.16 nationally) and inflation at 3.8% are cited as key concerns affecting consumer confidence. The low approval rating underscores public anxiety about cost-of-living pressures heading into the election cycle.
According to a new Economist/YouGov poll, President Trump's economic approval rating has reached a historic low, with just 29% of Americans approving of his handling of the economy and 63% disapproving, yielding a net approval of negative 34 points—the lowest of both his presidential terms. The poll comes as Americans face elevated costs across multiple categories: inflation rose to 3.8% in April (the highest since 2023), gas prices average around $4.16 per gallon (up from approximately $2.98 in late February), and food prices continue climbing. A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll found 70% disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living, compared to 63% who disapproved of Biden's handling when he left office. The article attributes some price increases to geopolitical factors, including an Iran-Israel conflict that began in late February, while also noting consumer pressure evident in restaurant industry promotions targeting budget-conscious diners.
What's missing
The article attributes rising fuel costs to 'the Iran war, which Trump started alongside Israel,' but does not provide independent verification of Trump's direct role in initiating the conflict or cite expert analysis on the causal relationship between the conflict and gas price increases. Additionally, the article does not include Trump's or his administration's response to these polling numbers or their explanation for economic conditions.
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Trump’s handling of the economy hits a new low with Americans, says poll
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