Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms

Key Points:

• A recent NBC News poll shows that Donald Trump has made the upcoming election heavily centered on himself, but this has led to a historic high in voters opposing him, posing challenges for Republicans on the ballot.
• Voters are more worried about Republicans going too far in supporting Trump (50%) than about Democrats obstructing the president (42%), with independents leaning more toward concern over Republican support for Trump.
• Trump’s approval rating is low at 25%, with 56% disapproving of his job performance; many voters feel his policies have hurt the economy, and his recent proposals, like $5,000 payments to adults, are largely unpopular.
• Democrats hold narrow leads over Republicans on key issues such as inflation, corruption, and handling the war with Iran, benefiting from voter dissatisfaction with Trump and the GOP, though Republicans maintain advantages on crime, border security, and immigration.
• Despite Democratic opportunities, the party struggles with a poor national brand image, and progressive policies like those of the Democratic Socialists of America face mixed voter reactions, reflecting ongoing challenges ahead of the midterm elections.