Another new poll appears to show American's concerns over President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
The latest CNN poll conducted by SSRS released on Wednesday (March 12) showed that a 56% majority disapproves of Trump's handling of the economy, which is worse than any point during his first term in office. Americans are also reportedly divided on the president's handling of the federal budget and managing the federal government with both scoring at 48% approval, while health care policy (43%), foreign affairs (42%) and tariffs (39%) were all lower.
Trump's overall job rating was reported to be at 45% approval and 54% disapproval, which was similar to his numbers at the same point in his first term in 2017. Trump is, however, polling at a 51% approval for his work on immigration policies, which is seven points higher than any point in office.
On Tuesday (March 11), a poll released by Emerson College Polling showed Trump's job approval rating decrease from 48% to 47% over the past week, while his disapproval increased from 43% to 45%, based on economic concerns.
“As President Trump reaches his first 50 days in office, his approval rating has declined from 49%-41% to 47%-45%, reflecting a nation deeply divided,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling. “Despite not yet delivering on the economy in voters’ minds, Trump’s support remains strong. However, the true challenge will be how voters perceive their financial future. While little has shifted since the election, the initial ‘honeymoon phase’ seems to be coming to an end.”
“Voters are most supportive of Trump’s immigration policy, but they disapprove of his handling of the economy, believe tariffs will hurt economic growth, and are skeptical of his cryptocurrency policy,” Kimball added.
An estimated 51% of respondents said they believed Trump's current term has been more of a success than failure, while 49% said the opposite. The president's handling of immigration is his strongest favored policy at a reported 48% approval rating to a 40% disapproval and 12% neutral, followed by "balancing federal budget" at 43% approval, 39% disapproval and 18% neutral.