BREAKING: President Donald Trump has just set a new low in his approval rating regarding the economy, according to a fresh NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released today. As concerns about the U.S. economy mount, only 36% of Americans now approve of Trump’s handling of economic issues, marking a significant decline from previous months.
The poll, conducted among 1,440 U.S. adults between December 8 and December 11, reveals that a staggering 61% of Americans believe the economy is “not working well” for them personally. This dissatisfaction comes despite Trump’s assertion that the economy is performing at its best ever.
In a notable shift, 57% of respondents express increasing pessimism about the country’s economic future, with a majority indicating that the nation is headed in the wrong direction. Just 37% of Americans feel that the economy is on the right track, highlighting a growing disconnect between Trump’s claims and public sentiment.
Amid persistent high prices, 52% of Americans believe the U.S. is currently in a recession. Alarmingly, 70% report that the cost of living in their area is unaffordable or barely affordable, with nearly 25% stating that their monthly expenses exceed their income.
This negative outlook is profoundly impacting Trump’s approval ratings. The poll indicates a drop in support among independent voters, with only 24% approving of his economic management—down from 32% in July. Furthermore, 38% of Americans approve of Trump’s overall performance as president, while 54% disapprove, reflecting a continuing erosion of support from his base, as only 84% of Republicans approved in December, compared to 89% in November.
The latest data from Marist shows that Democrats now hold a slight edge over Republicans in perceived economic competence, with 37% of participants believing Democrats are better suited to handle economic issues versus 33% for Republicans. This survey further underscores the public’s growing disenchantment with the current administration’s economic policies.
As the political landscape shifts, both Republicans and Democrats are closely monitoring these developments. The findings from this poll echo similar trends seen in a recent survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, where Trump’s approval rating on the economy plummeted to 31%—a stark decline from the 40% approval rating at the beginning of his term.
With these alarming statistics, the upcoming months will be critical for the Trump administration as it navigates the mounting economic challenges and strives to regain public trust ahead of the 2024 elections.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.