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Record Republican Disapproval of Trump’s Economy Hits 37%

5/22/2026

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An AP/NORC poll released May 20, 2026 found 37 percent of Republicans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, the highest level for that group.
Fox News poll showed disapproval at 61 percent while a YouGov/The Economist poll recorded a 28 percent approval among millennials aged 30-44, the lowest for that cohort.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai called the numbers a temporary snapshot and said the economy remains resilient under the president’s agenda.

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An AP/NORC poll released May 20, 2026 found 37 percent of Republicans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, the highest level for that group.
Fox News poll showed disapproval at 61 percent while a YouGov/The Economist poll recorded a 28 percent approval among millennials aged 30-44, the lowest for that cohort.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai called the numbers a temporary snapshot and said the economy remains resilient under the president’s agenda.