WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has fallen to its lowest level recorded in a recent national poll, reflecting continued voter concerns about inflation, fuel costs and household finances despite signs of easing pressure in some economic indicators.
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released this week found that 33% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 60% disapprove. According to Marist, the approval figure is the lowest recorded by the pollster on the issue since it began tracking public views of Trump’s economic performance in 2019.
The findings come as economic issues remain a central concern for voters. Rising prices for fuel, food and other necessities have weighed on consumer sentiment in recent months, while the economic effects of the U.S. conflict with Iran and related energy-market disruptions have drawn increased scrutiny from lawmakers and analysts. Reuters/Ipsos polling earlier this month found Trump’s overall approval rating near the lowest levels of his political career, with many respondents expressing dissatisfaction over living costs.
According to the Marist survey, support for Trump’s economic management remained strongest among Republican voters but showed signs of erosion among some demographic groups that backed him in the 2024 election. The poll found that even among traditional Republican-leaning constituencies, concerns about prices and household budgets remained widespread.
“A third of Americans approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling the economy,” the survey summary reported, describing the result as his lowest rating on an issue that has long been considered one of his political strengths.
Other recent surveys have shown similar trends. An Economist/YouGov poll released earlier this month found a record share of respondents disapproving of Trump’s handling of the economy, while Reuters/Ipsos polling showed that approval of his management of the cost of living remained well below disapproval levels.
The White House has argued that economic conditions are improving. Administration officials have pointed to lower gasoline prices following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement announced this month and have cited continued job growth and strong financial markets as evidence that economic policies are producing results. Reuters/Ipsos polling conducted after the announcement found Trump’s overall approval rating ticking up slightly to 36%, though views of the economy remained weak.
As of Saturday, public opinion surveys continued to show the economy as one of the most important issues for American voters. Pollsters reported that concerns over inflation, energy costs and household purchasing power remained key factors shaping assessments of the administration’s economic performance.
