Trump tries to sell an economy voters aren't buying
Summary
President Donald Trump is promoting his economic policies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, but many voters are unhappy with high prices and the current state of the economy. Polls show most Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy and inflation, and economic concerns are an important issue for voters this year.Key Facts
- About 35% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy; 65% disapprove (CBS News/YouGov poll).
- Only 29% approve of how he is handling inflation; 71% disapprove.
- Just 24% of Americans rate the economy as good or excellent under President Trump, a drop from 32% in July 2025 (Fox News poll).
- 29% of voters say the economy should be the main focus in their local elections (Pew Research Center).
- Both parties have similar support on economic issues: 37% agree more with Democrats, 36% with Republicans (Pew Research Center).
- More voters (54%) think Democrats would manage the economy better than Republicans (45%) (Fox News poll).
- Democrats currently have higher voter enthusiasm (68%) than Republicans (57%), with Independents at 41%.
- Independent voters are crucial for control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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