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Trump's approval rating ticks lower, economic concerns weigh, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
- President Donald Trump's approval rating shows conflicting trends in May 2025, with some polls indicating a rise while others report a slip to historic lows during his second term.
- This divergence stems from varying survey methodologies and differing public responses following Trump's recent Middle East trip and tariff policy adjustments.
- Polls such as Insider Advantage/Trafalgar find Trump at 55% approval after Middle East engagements, while Reuters/Ipsos and others show ratings near 42%, highlighting mixed voter sentiment and economic concern.
- Political analyst Craig Agranoff noted the 42% rating signals a troubling trend tied to public unease over economic policies and governance amid rising disapproval near 51%, especially among independents and moderates.
- These polls suggest that without significant policy wins or shifts in public perception, Trump may face eroding political capital and weaker legislative leverage in his second term.
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Trump's rating on economic issues dips
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) – Economic concerns are at the forefront of many American's minds, and they don't approve of how President Donald Trump is handling it. According to a new Marquette Law School poll, Trump's approval rating is at 42% on the economy. His approval rating is 37% on tariffs and just 34% on inflation and the cost of living. Overall, 46% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling the presidency overall, while 54% disapprove. That ra…
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BizTocRecent Poll Shows These Americans are Losing Faith in Trump’s Economy
Few issues in U.S. politics have a greater impact on as many Americans as the economy. A single percentage point increase in the unemployment rate translates to job losses for more than 1.6 million Americans, rising consumer prices can reduce household buying power by thousands of dollars in a single year, and heightened, long-term uncertainty can erode investor confidence and hollow out retirement savings accounts. As a result, maintaining econ…
Trump's approval rating ticks lower, economic concerns weigh, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked slightly lower this week to 42%, matching the lowest level of his new term as Americans kept a dour view of his handling of the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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