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Poll Shifts: Democrats Gain Trust on Economy Amid Trump’s Decline

4/15/2025

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For the first time in two years, a Morning Consult poll shows a shift in voter sentiment, with 46% now trusting Democrats over Republicans to handle the economy. This change comes as Trump's inconsistent tariff policies have led to a drop in his approval ratings to 45%, leaving many Americans feeling the pinch of rising prices and economic instability.

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For the first time in two years, a Morning Consult poll shows a shift in voter sentiment, with 46% now trusting Democrats over Republicans to handle the economy. This change comes as Trump's inconsistent tariff policies have led to a drop in his approval ratings to 45%, leaving many Americans feeling the pinch of rising prices and economic instability.