Trump Economy Approval Hits Record Low in CNBC Survey
A new CNBC poll finds 80% of Americans rate the economy as fair or poor, posing risks for Republicans heading into midterms.
President Donald Trump's approval rating on economic matters has fallen to its lowest point on record, according to a new CNBC survey that underscores growing public dissatisfaction with the state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterm elections.
Eight in ten Americans now describe the economy as fair or poor, a striking figure that signals broad-based concern cutting across demographic and political lines. The poll represents one of several data points in the survey suggesting Republican candidates could face significant headwinds as voters head to the polls.
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The findings arrive at a critical juncture for the GOP, which traditionally benefits when the incumbent president's party performs well on economic metrics. A record-low approval rating on the economy for a sitting president typically translates into electoral vulnerability for members of his party running in down-ballot races.
Economic sentiment is widely regarded as one of the strongest predictors of midterm outcomes. When a majority of voters feel financial conditions are deteriorating, the party holding the White House historically loses seats in Congress — a dynamic that opposition strategists are likely to amplify in campaign messaging.
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