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Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low in Second Term

New polls show only 37% of Americans back Trump's economic policies, with widespread concerns about tariffs and recession risks.

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President Donald Trump can be seen looking on as he hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Overview

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Trump's economic approval rating has dropped to 37%, the lowest of his presidency across both terms.
  • Pew Research shows 59% of Americans disapprove of Trump's tariff policies, with 75% expressing fears of a potential recession.
  • Overall job approval stands at 42%, down from 47% in January, with deep partisan divides: 81% of Republicans approve, compared to just 5% of Democrats.
  • Confidence in Trump's economic decision-making has fallen to 45%, the lowest recorded by Pew since 2019.
  • Economic volatility, driven by tariff hikes and market selloffs, has fueled public dissatisfaction, with 56% describing Trump's economic approach as 'too erratic.'