Trump's Approval on Voters' Biggest Issue Plunges to All-Time Low

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A CNN/SSRS poll conducted last week found that just 31% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy—the lowest it has been in either of Trump's terms. Trump's handling of inflation is equally grim, with just 27% viewing his efforts favorably, down from 44% a year ago. Roughly two-thirds of respondents said his policies worsened the country's economic conditions, up 10 points since January.

Why it matters

Tanking support on the economy is among the reasons Democrats are heavily favored to retake the House in the fall's midterm elections. The affordability crisis, which the billionaire Trump has called a hoax, has become a top Democratic talking point.

The details

The CNN poll, which surveyed over 1,200 Americans, found that three out of every four Americans say the economy is in poor shape, an 8-point increase since January, and that 12% describe it as 'very poor.' Another six in 10 Americans expect economic conditions to remain weak over the next year—a new high for Trump in a CNN poll. Twenty-eight percent of Republicans now say Trump's policies have worsened the economy, up from 13% earlier this year. Republicans younger than 45 have shown the steepest decline, with their approval of the Trump economy dropping 23 points.

• The CNN/SSRS poll was conducted last week.
• Trump's 'strong' approval overall among Republicans has fallen from 52% in January to just 43% now, according to CNN/SSRS.