Poll shows majority disapprove of Trump’s economic handling
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that only one-third of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy, a figure three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden. Overall, 36% approve of Trump's job performance while 59% disapprove, the widest gap of his presidency. The survey of 1,340 respondents was conducted June 8-11 and has a margin of error of +/- 3.0 percentage points. Among Republicans, 22% disapprove of Trump's economic handling, and the share who strongly approve dropped from 61% in April to 53% in June. More than three-quarters of Americans say gas prices strain their budgets, even as average prices have fallen about 40 cents a gallon from a month ago. The poll was taken before the announcement of a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
What’s reported
Only one-third of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, three points lower than Biden's worst marks.
36% approve of Trump's overall job performance; 59% disapprove.
22% of Republicans disapprove of Trump's economic handling.
Strong approval among Republicans dropped from 61% in April to 53% in June.
More than three-quarters of Americans say gas prices strain their budgets.
Average gas prices have fallen about 40 cents a gallon from a month ago.
45% of Americans do not plan a summer vacation; about half cite cost.
Survey of 1,340 respondents, conducted June 8-11, margin of error +/- 3.0 points.
Key figures
President Donald Trump
Regina Kulenga, 36-year-old Trump voter in Georgia
Greg Votel, 68-year-old retired law enforcement officer in Minnesota
Sources: NPR
