Overview

• For the first time since 2021, a Morning Consult poll shows more Americans trust Congressional Democrats over Republicans on economic management, with 46% favoring Democrats and 43% favoring Republicans.
• A CBS/YouGov poll reveals that 53% of Americans believe the economy is worsening under Trump, with 56% disapproving of his economic handling—a significant rise from last month.
• Trump's tariff policies, particularly on Chinese imports, have been widely criticized for raising consumer prices and disproportionately benefiting wealthy corporations over working-class Americans.
• Economic experts and public sentiment increasingly point to fears of a potential recession, with some warning of a deeper economic crisis if current policies persist.
• The political fallout is mounting, as twice as many Americans now blame Trump rather than Biden for the nation’s economic troubles, potentially jeopardizing Republican prospects in the 2026 elections.