A recent CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals that a record-high 73% of US adults think President Donald Trump hasn’t paid enough attention to the country’s most important problems, with only 27% saying he’s had the right priorities.
Trump’s Approval Rating
Trump’s overall approval rating has hit a new low at 34%, matching his career low at the close of his first term. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a high across his terms, with a record-low 15% strongly approving.
The poll also shows that Trump’s ratings are underwater across a range of issues tested, with his lowest numbers on handling the situation in Iran, inflation, and gas prices. Only 28% approve of his handling of the situation in Iran, 25% on inflation, and 21% on gas prices, with significant pockets of disapproval even among his supporters.
Economic Fallout
The conflict in Iran has had a significant economic impact, with 74% of Americans saying rising gas prices have caused them at least some hardship. Additionally, 71% say Trump hasn’t gone far enough in trying to reduce the price of everyday goods, up from 58% a year ago.
The poll also finds that Trump has never gotten high marks in polling as someone who’s in touch with the problems of ordinary Americans. In the latest poll, just 27% say that description applies to him, while about two-thirds say that he’s someone who does not put the good of the country ahead of his personal gain.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
