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Poll: Majority Disapprove of Trump's Economic Policies Amid Inflation

10/5/2025

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A Pew Research poll finds 53% view President Donald J. Trump's policies negatively.
Twenty-four percent view them positively.
The survey, conducted from September 22 to 28, shows 74% rate the economy as fair or poor, citing high inflation and cost of living.
The Republican Party (GOP) remains trusted on economic issues.
In November 2018, 59% rated the economy positively.

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Story summary

A Pew Research poll finds 53% view President Donald J. Trump's policies negatively.
Twenty-four percent view them positively.
The survey, conducted from September 22 to 28, shows 74% rate the economy as fair or poor, citing high inflation and cost of living.
The Republican Party (GOP) remains trusted on economic issues.
In November 2018, 59% rated the economy positively.