Poll finds most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that only a third of Americans approve of how President Trump is handling the economy, three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term. Overall, 36% approve of Trump’s job performance while 59% disapprove, the widest gap Trump has faced during either term. Among Republicans, 22% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and the share who strongly approve dropped to 53% in June from 61% in April. 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 survey of 1,340 respondents was conducted June 8-11 and has a margin of error of +/- 3.0 percentage points. This is a single-source report from NPR.
What’s reported
Only a third of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, three points lower than the worst marks for Joe Biden.
36% approve of Trump’s overall job performance; 59% disapprove.
22% of Republicans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
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 percentage points.
Key figures
President Donald Trump
Regina Kulenga, a 36-year-old Trump voter in Georgia
Greg Votel, a 68-year-old retired law enforcement officer in Minnesota
Sources: NPR
