Trump Not Happy After Shocking Economy News

For years, Republicans generally maintained an edge on economic issues, including throughout most of Trump’s first term and during the Biden administration. That advantage has narrowed in recent months as rising energy prices and inflation have continued to weigh on household budgets.

A new national poll shows Democrats holding a narrow advantage over Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade, while President Trump’s overall job approval has slipped to 35%.

The survey found that 37% of registered voters believe Democrats would do a better job managing the U.S. economy, compared with 36% who favored Republicans. Another 27% said they were unsure or believed another party would perform better.

Trump’s overall approval rating also declined to 35%, down from 37% in the previous survey and near the lowest level of his current term.

The poll suggests economic concerns could become a major issue heading into November’s midterm elections, when control of Congress will once again be on the ballot.

Rising gasoline prices have remained a major concern for many voters following the conflict with Iran and ongoing instability in the Middle East. Critics argue the higher energy costs have added pressure on family budgets, while the Trump administration has defended its military actions as necessary for national security and regional stability.

If the congressional elections were held today, 42% of registered voters surveyed said they would back a Democratic candidate, while 37% said they would vote Republican. Independent voters favored Democrats by a double-digit margin in the survey.

Despite the polling, the battle for control of Congress is expected to be decided in a relatively small number of competitive House and Senate races rather than by the national popular vote.

President Trump has repeatedly questioned public polling that shows declining approval ratings, arguing that internal polling tells a much different story. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump said his own polling numbers are the strongest they have been and dismissed unfavorable surveys from major media organizations as inaccurate.