Trump honeymoon wanes, disapproval ‘highest’ on economy – Washington Examiner
the article discusses a recent survey that indicates President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are declining,primarily due to public dissatisfaction with the economy. Just under two months into his presidency, factors such as stubborn inflation and concerns regarding 401(k) accounts are contributing to the waning of his initial “honeymoon” phase. The Emerson College Poll revealed that 48% of voters disapprove of Trump’s economic management,while only 37% express approval. Despite his campaign promises to improve the economy, early missteps and his aggressive trade policies, including threats of tariffs, have unsettled Wall Street and diminished public confidence in economic growth.
While Trump’s overall approval rating has slipped from 49%-41% to 47%-45%,he still enjoys considerable support among his base. The survey showed that 75% of Trump voters believe he is performing better than expected in areas other than the economy, like immigration and fiscal policy, where he has experienced higher approval ratings. Still, experts note that the ending of the honeymoon period poses a meaningful challenge, as voters will closely assess their financial future in light of Trump’s economic management.
Trump honeymoon wanes, disapproval ‘highest’ on economy
The impact of stubborn inflation, deflated 401(k)s, and the media’s daily pelting on prices appears to be ending President Donald Trump’s honeymoon period less than two months into office.
In the latest Emerson College Polling national survey shared with Secrets Tuesday morning, Trump’s approval rating dipped, and his disapprovals increased, in part because voters are not happy with the direction of the economy.
Voters “disapprove of his handling of the economy, believe tariffs will hurt economic growth,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling.
In the survey of Trump’s handling of nine critical issues, the highest disapproval was for his work on the economy. Some 48% disapprove of it, while 37% approve of his economic mastery.
Trump campaigned on improving the economy, but instead, it has wobbled in his first weeks. His threat of tariffs has shaken Wall Street, which, in turn, has chipped away at stocks and retirement accounts.
Insiders concede that they muffed messaging on tariffs and why Trump believes they will lead to a better future, a campaign Trump took into his own hands over the weekend in interviews. But his unsteady message about a recession and the length of economic pain before recovery rattled Wall Street on Monday as the Dow Jones fell nearly 900 points.
Still, Trump remains the darling of MAGA, and his supporters are sticking with him, likely because he is scoring major victories on other campaign promises, including immigration and cutting wasteful spending.
The survey analysis said, “Among those who voted for Trump, 75% think he is doing better than expected, 18% about as expected, and 7% worse than expected.”
It added, “Trump’s approval is strongest on his handling of immigration policy, 48% approve of his handling and 40% disapprove, and his disapproval is highest on the U.S. economy, at 48% disapprove and 37% approve.”
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Overall, Trump’s approval rating has declined from 49%-41% to 47%-45%.
“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,” Kimball said.
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