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Polls Show Trump Struggles with Economy and Approval

12/11/2025

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A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll finds 57% say the economy is harmed by tariffs and that U.S. President Donald Trump is losing the fight against inflation.
71% urge Trump to prioritize reducing consumer prices.
A Yale Youth Poll finds 64% of 18–22-year-olds disapprove of Trump's performance.
Trump's approval is 47% and disapproval 52%, with voters split on the economy under Trump versus Biden.

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A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll finds 57% say the economy is harmed by tariffs and that U.S. President Donald Trump is losing the fight against inflation.
71% urge Trump to prioritize reducing consumer prices.
A Yale Youth Poll finds 64% of 18–22-year-olds disapprove of Trump's performance.
Trump's approval is 47% and disapproval 52%, with voters split on the economy under Trump versus Biden.