US EditionTrump Economic Numbers Hit 2-Term Low in Marist Poll
Trump’s economic approval falls to 36% amid widespread financial strain and a majority viewing the U.S. as in recession, according to the NPR/PBS/Marist poll.
- On December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump’s economic approval is 36% in a NPR/PBS/Marist poll reported this week.
- Earlier this month, the survey ran Dec. 8-11 and found 45% named prices as the top concern, with many respondents reporting difficulty making ends meet and saying the country is already in a recession.
- Across regions, suburbs and rural areas show contrasting margins, with 60%-33% disapproval in suburbs and 49% disapproval in rural areas, according to NPR/PBS/Marist.
- Trump's political standing has taken a hit as his overall job approval 38% hits the lowest of his second term; The White House plans to emphasize the economy at upcoming events.
- Households report deep strain: seven in 10 say expenses match or exceed income, and a quarter translate to roughly 64 million adults accruing debt, with 54% concerned about paying for health care next year.
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Trump gets his worst economic ratings ever in new poll
Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% think he’s doing a good job. It’s the lowest approval rating he’s seen on the issue in either of his terms in office. Amna Nawaz discussed more insights from the poll with NPR's Domenico Montanaro.
Trump economic numbers hit 2-term low in Marist poll
President Trump is seeing the lowest economic approval ratings of either of his terms, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. The poll found that more than half of American respondents, 57 percent, disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy. Thirty-six percent of respondents said they approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, and 8…
Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability
Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% think he’s doing a good job. It’s the lowest approval rating he’s seen on the issue in either of his terms in office. Amna Nawaz discussed more insights from the poll with NPR's Domenico Montanaro.
Political Roundup: Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy
A new poll shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Houston Matters discusses that story and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
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