Trump's Economic Approval Hits New Low as Prices Bite
President Donald Trump's approval rating on the economy has fallen to a new low, with just one third of Americans approving of his handling of it in a recent Marist Poll — the weakest reading of his second term.
His overall approval has slipped to around 36%, the lowest of his current presidency, while disapproval has climbed to roughly 59%. High prices are weighing on households and shaping summer travel plans.
The discontent extends into his own party. The share of Republicans who strongly approve of his job performance dropped to 53% in June from 61% in April, and about 22% of Republicans say they disapprove of his handling of the economy.
Tariffs have added to the pressure, with the effective rate rising sharply and more than half of the cost now passing through to consumers — a difficult backdrop heading into a midterm election year.
