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Most voters say they are worse off under Trump, new poll says
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- A recent Financial Times poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe the economy has worsened under President Donald Trump's second term, with 53% of registered voters feeling personally worse off since January 2025.
- The poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 51% to 45% in the upcoming midterm generic ballot, signaling potential challenges for the GOP in maintaining control of Congress.
- Trump's approval rating remains low at 45%, with 20% of Republicans now disapproving of his performance, marking an eight-point drop since July.
- Democrats need to gain four seats in both the Senate and House to secure majorities, which could halt partisan legislation and increase congressional investigations into the Trump administration.
- The survey also highlights low public support for the U.S. war with Iran, with many Americans criticizing Trump for lacking clear goals and strategy; the poll was conducted August 7-10 with 1,913 registered voters and a 2.9% margin of error.
