Summary
Republican voters are showing less confidence in President Trump's handling of the economy, according to a new poll. The poll indicates a drop in approval from 78% to 69% among Republicans and a drop to a record low of 31% among the general public. Concerns about inflation, tariffs, and economic recovery appear to be influencing this decline.
Key Facts
- A new AP-NORC poll shows a nine-point drop in Republican approval of President Trump's economic handling since March, from 78% to 69%.
- General public approval for Trump’s economic agenda has fallen to a record low of 31%.
- Concerns include persistent inflation and Trump’s tariff strategy, impacting support from his base.
- Overall public approval of President Trump's performance is at 36%, down from 42% in March.
- Approval of Trump's handling of crime has decreased from 53% to 43%, and approval of immigration from 49% to 38%.
- Half of U.S. adults approve of Trump's border security management, down from 55%.
- Two-thirds of Americans describe the economy as “poor,” similar to ratings during President Biden's final year.
- The poll included 1,146 adults, conducted from December 4–8, with a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.
