CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump’s approval rating for handling the economy has dropped to a career low of 31%, with two-thirds of Americans believing his policies have worsened economic conditions, and only 27% approving of his handling of inflation.
• Trump’s overall approval remains steady at 35%, but there is significant decline among Republicans, especially younger ones, with fewer strongly approving his job performance and more saying his economic policies have been harmful.
• Financial pressures from high gas prices and inflation are causing widespread hardship, with 63% of Americans reporting financial difficulties due to rising fuel costs and 70% believing Trump lacks a clear plan to address gas prices.
• Economic issues are seen as the most important problem facing the country by 40% of respondents, while 67% feel Trump has not paid enough attention to the nation’s top problems, and 74% believe Democrats in Congress have the wrong priorities.
• Trump faces increased criticism for his foreign policy, with 63% saying it has hurt the U.S.’s global standing, and a majority of Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is perceived as less severe than previous government shutdowns.