Summary
A recent poll suggests that President Donald Trump's support among middle-class Americans is declining, with fewer middle-income voters approving of his handling of the economy. Despite this trend, other surveys indicate that the government shutdown has not notably affected his overall popularity.
Key Facts
- A YouGov/The Economist poll shows Trump's approval among middle-income voters dropped from 45% in August to 42% in October.
- Disapproval among these voters increased from 51% in August to 55% in October.
- Middle-class Americans played a key role in Trump's 2024 election win, with him securing 52% of their votes.
- Approval of Trump's economic performance fell from 41% in August to 37% in October, while disapproval climbed from 50% to 59%.
- Inflation rose to 3% in September, the highest since January, and unemployment reached 4.3%, the highest in four years.
- The federal government shutdown has continued for four weeks, affecting economic growth and causing concern among voters.
- Economists predict the shutdown could decrease U.S. growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points each week and cost around $15 billion weekly.
