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Trump’s Economy Approval Falls to 30% in April

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s economy approval dropped to 30% in April, from 38% in March (AP-NORC, April 16-20).
A CNBC poll showed 39% approve and 60% disapprove of his economic performance, a 10-point decline.
Reuters-Ipsos reported 52% of Americans are less likely to support a candidate who backs Trump’s deportation policies.
A BGSU Ohio poll gave Trump a –6 net job approval and said 56% of voters think the economy worsened.

History

Historical Context

The Great Recession, officially lasting from December 2007 to June 2009, was triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis and resulted in a peak unemployment rate of 10% in October 2009. The Federal Reserve, led by Ben Bernanke, responded with over $3 trillion in quantitative easing. This economic turmoil has shaped current voter sentiment, with 56% of voters perceiving worsening conditions under President Trump.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s economy approval dropped to 30% in April, from 38% in March (AP-NORC, April 16-20).
A CNBC poll showed 39% approve and 60% disapprove of his economic performance, a 10-point decline.
Reuters-Ipsos reported 52% of Americans are less likely to support a candidate who backs Trump’s deportation policies.
A BGSU Ohio poll gave Trump a –6 net job approval and said 56% of voters think the economy worsened.

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