A new Economist/YouGov poll finds Trump’s net approval on jobs and the economy at −22 and on inflation at −34, both lows for his second term. This contrasts with his first term, when he typically enjoyed positive ratings on the economy. It coincides with his overall approval falling to 39%, a second‑term low.
— Losing a perceived advantage on the economy reshapes electoral strategy and expectations for policy debates heading into the next cycle.
2025.10.07
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This YouGov/Economist wave reports 'negative sentiment about the economy' and 'record lows' for Trump’s approval among several groups, consistent with earlier findings that his perceived edge on economic stewardship has eroded.
2025.09.16
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Economist/YouGov, Sept 12–15, 2025: economy net −22; inflation net −34; overall approval 39% (second‑term low).
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