CNN Poll Finds Trump Economy Approval at 30% as Democrats Gain Trust on Costs
CNN finds 77% say Trump’s policies raised living costs, while Democrats lead on trust to handle the economy and inflation.
- A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS from April 30-May 4 shows President Donald Trump's economic approval rating at a career-low 30%, as Democrats gain trust on central economic issues.
- Economic issues remain the top priority for Americans heading into this year's election season, with 55% identifying the economy and cost of living as the most important issues facing the country.
- Roughly 77% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, say Trump's policies have increased the cost of living in their communities, while registered voters split 45% for Democrats and 42% for Republicans.
- More than 30% of Americans say they trust neither party to handle key economic issues, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with both political groups on the economy.
- Other political issues matter at least as much as the economy to 57% of voters ahead of the midterms, suggesting the election outcome may hinge on a broader set of policy priorities.
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Americans’ Anger Over the Economy and Rising Costs Is Destroying Republican Hopes of a Midterm Victory
“It’s President Donald Trump’s economy — and most Americans aren’t happy with it.” Prices are rising, inflation is at a three-year high, and Americans’ frustrations with the economy are reaching a fever pitch less than six months out from the midterm elections. New polling from CNN finds that three-quarters of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, believe Trump and House Republican policies have increased cost of living. Most America…
Trump broke his own record—for economic disapproval
A new CNN poll on Tuesday found that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy. Notably, Trump never reached a 50 percent disapproval rate over the economy during the entire duration of his first term, according to CNN. The Tuesday poll found that 77 percent of respondents—including a majority of Republicans—said that the president’s policies have increased the cost of living in their community. The…
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