Trump’s approval hits record low as economic pessimism rises
A CNBC poll found that 80% of Americans view the economy as fair or poor and that President Donald Trump’s economic approval fell to a record low, while Democrats held a lead in preferred congressional control. Earlier surveys had shown similar declines. A Guardian survey of likely voters reported Democrats ahead of Republicans by 11 points and Trump’s overall approval at 36 percent. An NPR-commissioned Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll indicated most voters favored a Democratic-leaning Congress to check the president’s agenda.
Reuters/Ipsos polls cited by USA Today and Al Jazeera placed Trump’s approval at 31 percent, the lowest in either term, as early voting began. An NBC News Decision Desk poll recorded Trump’s approval at 34% and found 71% of adults believing the country was on the wrong track. A Fox News poll highlighted cost-of-living and inflation concerns as dominant voter issues and noted Trump’s overall job approval at a record low.
