Majority Say Economy Worse Off Under Trump than Biden

Majority say economy worse off under Trump than Biden

New poll finds shift in voter assessments of presidential performance and economic stewardship heading into the 2026 midterms.

Is Trump worse than Biden? Here’s what U.S. voters really think in new poll

U.S. voters are split on whether President Donald Trump is handling his job better than his former President Joe Biden.

“Worse Than Biden”: New Poll Delivers Brutal Wake-Up Call For Trump On The Economy

A new survey suggests voters are increasingly conflicted about the state of the U.S. economy, raising fresh questions about how economic perceptions could

Trump gets a "D" on the economy

With the “Economy and Affordability” top issues for Americans, it’s appropriate to give President Trump a grade on the economy Hint: it won't be the A plus plus he gives himself. A January 2026 AP poll shows only 37 percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy, down from 40 percent earlier in 2025. And a recent CNN poll shows 55 percent believe his policies have worsened economic conditions. So unsurprisingly, econom…

Majority of Americans Say Economy Worse Off Under Trump Than Biden

A slim majority of Americans now say the economy is worse off under President Donald Trump than it was under former President Joe Biden, according to new national polling data. Newsweek contacted the White House for comment via email outside of regular working hours. A spokesman previously told…