Trump now owns the creaky economy, lock, stock and imported barrel
- A CBS News/YouGov poll, conducted April 8-11, revealed increasing criticism of Trump's economic handling.
- Trump's emphasis on economic plans during his campaign and subsequent tariff policies led to this shift.
- The poll of 2,410 U.S. adults showed growing blame directed at Trump for the worsening economy.
- The CBS poll indicated that 65% believed tariffs would worsen the economy; one Teamsters director stated tariffs would bring back jobs.
- These polls suggest Trump's economic policies are impacting his approval, potentially affecting the 2026 midterms.
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The opinion polls are not on Trump's side. Voters are increasingly blaming him themselves – a turnaround in economic discourse?
The polls speak against Trump. Voters increasingly take him into their own responsibility – a turning point in the economic narrative?
Republicans Lose Edge on Inflation, Economy: Poll - The Florida Capital Star
by Ben Whedon Republicans have seen their polling advantage on the economy and inflation disappear in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to a recent survey. While they maintained a narrow advantage on the economy generally, voters broke for the Democrats on inflation in the latest iteration of the Napolitan News Survey. Only 41% favored the GOP on the economy, compared to 40% who backed the Democrats. Only in…
Trump’s Polling Problem: Voters No Longer Blame Economy on Biden
In a significant shift in public sentiment, recent polls indicate that American voters are increasingly holding President Donald Trump accountable for the nation’s economic challenges, marking a reversal from previous trends where former President Joe Biden bore the brunt of the blame. A CBS News poll revealed that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, with 55% expressing dissatisfaction. This disappr…
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