Donald Trump faces economic backlash as 56% of Americans disapprove of his performance since returning to office, signaling growing dissatisfaction

A new CNN poll revealed that a majority of Americans are disapproving of US President Donald Trump's economic performance since he returned to office, as per a report.

Majority of Americans Disapprove of Donald Trump's Economic Performance

As per the survey, 56% of the participants said they were dissatisfied with the way the president was handling the economy, while just 44% approved, The Hill reported. Only 1% of the participants said they had no opinion, as per the report.

This economic disapproval tracks a larger pattern in Trump's overall job approval, as 54% of Americans disapprove of his presidency, versus 45% who approve, The Hill reported. Another 1% of respondents report being undecided about his leadership, according to the report.

Republican Support Remains Strong

The survey also revealed that among those identifying as Republicans, 92% support Trump's overall leadership, and 88% favor his economic policies, as per The Hill. While, 91% of Trump voters in 2024 continue to support his in-office performance, and 87% approve of his economic management, according to the report.

Details of the Survey

The survey was released at a time when Trump is under growing fire for his economic policies, specifically his tariff moves, as the stock market sees sharp losses with rising fears of a recession, The Hill reported.

The CNN poll was taken from March 6 through March 9, with 1,206 participants, The Hill reported. It has a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points, the report added.

FAQs

Do Trump’s 2024 voters support his economic policies?
Yes, 91% of Trump’s 2024 voters approve of his performance in office, as per the CNN poll.

How many people participated in the CNN poll?
The CNN survey was conducted on 1,206 participants.