Trump's Base Is Turning Against Him on the Economy: Poll
Summary
A new poll shows that more Republicans are blaming President Donald Trump’s policies for hurting the economy, though most still support him. Many Americans remain unhappy with the economy nearly 1 1/2 years into Trump’s second term, and economic concerns are a key issue ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- The Pew Research Center poll found 28% of Republicans blame Trump’s policies for making the economy worse, up from 18% earlier.
- Overall, 60% of respondents said Trump’s policies made the economy worse.
- Only 24% of all voters described the economy as “excellent” or “good.”
- Gas prices recently rose due to conflicts in the Middle East affecting oil supply routes.
- Despite economic worries, 69% of Republicans still approve of Trump’s job performance.
- Economic issues like inflation and jobs are top concerns for many voters before the November midterms.
- The poll surveyed 1,602 adults from July 17-20 with a margin of error of ±3.3 percentage points.
- White House said Trump remains focused on lowering costs and boosting American energy production.
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