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Poll: 48% Blame Trump for Financial Decline

1/1/2026

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Story summary

The JL Partners poll finds 48% of voters say their finances worsened since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, and 44% rate the economy as declining.
In focus groups, some former supporters described inflation concerns as "delusional" regarding Trump.
A Harris Poll finds over 45% of Americans feel their financial security is deteriorating, raising alarms about Trump's political future.

History

Historical Context

The Great Recession, triggered by the U.S. housing bubble's collapse in 2007, officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009, peaking with unemployment at 10% in October 2009. The Federal Reserve responded by slashing interest rates to near zero, aiming to stimulate recovery. Today, economic anxieties persist, with 48% of voters feeling their finances have worsened since Donald Trump's presidency, reflecting ongoing financial insecurity.

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Story summary

The JL Partners poll finds 48% of voters say their finances worsened since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, and 44% rate the economy as declining.
In focus groups, some former supporters described inflation concerns as "delusional" regarding Trump.
A Harris Poll finds over 45% of Americans feel their financial security is deteriorating, raising alarms about Trump's political future.

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