Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump's Approval Drops Amid Tariff Turmoil and Recession Fears

4/8/2025

46 4

Summary

Story summary

President Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 46%, with 51% of Americans expressing disapproval, as revealed by a recent Wall Street Journal poll. His controversial tariff policies are igniting market turmoil and stoking recession fears, leaving even 25% of Republicans uneasy, viewing these tariffs as a hefty tax burden.

1 of 1

Story summary

President Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 46%, with 51% of Americans expressing disapproval, as revealed by a recent Wall Street Journal poll. His controversial tariff policies are igniting market turmoil and stoking recession fears, leaving even 25% of Republicans uneasy, viewing these tariffs as a hefty tax burden.