Summary
A recent poll conducted by Emerson College gave President Donald Trump an "F" grade for his handling of the economy. The poll shows that many voters are unhappy with the current economic situation, which could affect the Republican Party in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- A poll by Emerson College found that 36% of respondents gave President Trump an "F" on his economic performance.
- The survey included 1,000 voters and was conducted between December 14-15, 2025, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
- Only 31% of Americans approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, based on an Associated Press-NORC poll conducted earlier in December 2025.
- Poll results showed 38% of people said the economy was the top issue facing the U.S.
- Overall, 41% of people approved of Trump’s overall job performance, while 50% disapproved.
- Concerns about the economy might impact the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Previous Fox News polling showed that 76% of voters view the economy negatively.
- Trump's current approval rating on the economy is lower than that of former President Joe Biden near the end of his term.
