President Donald Trump is facing increasing public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy during his second term, according to several recent polls. Despite some positive economic indicators, a growing number of Americans express disapproval of his economic policies.
A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, published Tuesday, revealed that only 39% of Americans approve of President Trump’s economic stewardship, while 55% disapprove. This sentiment is echoed in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on April 23, which showed a similar trend, with just 37% of respondents approving of the president’s economic performance.
These polls indicate a significant decline in public confidence, despite certain economic wins. March saw the U.S. economy adding 228,000 jobs, surpassing economists’ projections of 140,000. Additionally, inflation showed a slight easing in the same month.
However, President Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including the introduction of sweeping tariffs in April, have rattled global markets and contributed to economic uncertainty. His focus on reshaping the U.S. trade sector has become a defining feature of his second term.
Beyond economic concerns, President Trump’s overall approval ratings have also seen a decline. A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll, released on April 27, reported that 39% of adult Americans approve of his job performance, while 55% disapprove.
In response to these polls, President Trump took to Truth Social on Monday, criticizing surveys from ABC/The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Fox News, accusing them of “election fraud” and claiming they are biased against him.
“These people should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD,” he wrote, alleging the pollsters are “looking for a negative result.”
Richard Baris, Director of Big Data Poll, also criticized some pollsters during an appearance on “Just the News, No Noise,” disputing claims that Trump’s first 100 days were being viewed negatively.
“We saw a slew of polling before the election, including pollsters that came out over the weekend with the 100-day narrative, and they were all wrong,” Baris said.
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The economy was a key issue in the 2024 presidential election, with President Trump pledging to “make America affordable again.”
The recent polls, however, indicate that he faces challenges in maintaining public confidence in his economic policies.
Poll Details:
- NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll: Conducted April 21-23, surveyed 1,439 U.S. adults. Margin of error +/- 3.3 percentage points.
- Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Conducted April 16-21, surveyed 4,306 U.S. adults nationwide. Margin of error approximately +/- 2 percentage points.
- Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos Poll: Conducted online April 18-22, surveyed 2,464 U.S. adults. Margin of error +/- 2 percentage points.
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