President Donald Trump’s net approval rating on the economy has plunged to a historic low, according to a new aggregate of polls analyzed by CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten.
The economy was once Trump’s strongest political asset, and this collapse undercuts the central argument that powered his return to the White House.
Independent voters, who were decisive in Trump’s reelection, have moved sharply against him, threatening his broader political standing.
“The ultimate poll was November 5th, 2024, when nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Newsweek in a statement.
“The President is working tirelessly to create jobs, cool inflation, and increase housing affordability—and this is just the beginning as his agenda continues taking effect.”
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