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'More and more disenchanted': A final check-in on Trump's economic approval ratings before midterms
Yahoo Finance • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump's economic approval ratings are at second-term lows, primarily due to widespread voter dissatisfaction with inflation and the overall economy as midterm elections approach.
- Recent polls show that a majority of Republicans (53%) are unhappy with the economy, and about 70% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation, which remains the top voter concern.
- Economic issues such as tariffs and taxes also contribute to negative ratings for Trump, with net disapproval on trade (-29.7%) and the economy (-31.1%) surpassing his overall approval rating.
- Democrats are gaining an edge on economic issues, with nearly half of respondents believing they would handle inflation better than Republicans, although 20% remain uncertain or neutral.
- Even among Trump supporters, cost-of-living concerns are prominent, with many attributing high gas prices to Trump's policies, signaling potential challenges for the GOP heading into the elections.
