Significant Drop in Economic Approval Rating
According to a poll released on September 17 by The Economist magazine and polling company YouGov, President Donald Trump's net approval rating for economic handling (difference between approval and disapproval rates) fell 2 points from the previous week's minus 15% to minus 17%. This marks the lowest level since his inauguration in January.
Decline Across Key Policy Areas
Inflation/Price Response: Maintained the lowest level at minus 30% from the previous week, reflecting the public's serious concerns about rising prices.
Other Areas: "Jobs and Economy" at minus 17% and "Immigration" at minus 5% show continued decline across major policy areas.
Changes in Support Base
Trump's overall approval rating dropped 2 points from 41% the previous week to 39%. Compared to the March survey, Hispanic support fell from 48% to 25%, and young voters (ages 18-29) support dropped from 49% to 26%.
Harsh Assessment of Presidential Qualifications
A majority of Americans hold negative views of Trump's presidential qualifications:
- Temperament unsuitable for presidency: 52% (suitable 40%)
- Concerns about ability to handle international crises: 53% (trust his ability 36%)
- Dishonest and untrustworthy: 57% (honest and trustworthy 30%)
Public Economic Perception
According to a CBS News survey (conducted August-September), 64% experienced price increases in recent weeks, and 67% expect price increases in the coming months. Among low-income groups (annual income below $50,000), 60% described their financial situation as "poor," showing a significant gap with middle and high-income groups (50,000-100,000: 40%, over 100,000: 19%). 56% expect economic conditions to worsen in the future.