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60% Disapprove Trump’s Economy; Gas Prices Dip Below $4

6/19/2026

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Trump Economic Disapproval

A June 18 Marist poll found 60 percent of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s economic handling, a historic low.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating for his economic handling fell to 33 percent, the lowest Marist has recorded.
Gasoline prices fell about 40 cents to $3.99, with 34 percent citing gas costs as a strain.
Disapproval hits 64 percent among independents, 22 percent Republicans disapprove and 68 percent approve Trump.

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Trump Economic Disapproval

The Iran conflict pushed U.S. inflation above 4%, the first increase in three years, squeezing household budgets.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating for his handling of the economy fell to 33%, the lowest Marist has recorded.
Thirty-four percent of Americans said gas prices, now $3.99 per gallon, are a major strain.
Representatives condemned the Iran deal’s $300 billion reconstruction fund and warned of a GOP midterm disaster.

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Blindspot

Center coverage included a partisan breakdown of disapproval of Trump’s economic handling, showing 64 percent of independents opposed him versus 22 percent of Republicans, a detail absent from Left coverage.
Center also reported overall job-performance ratings, with 36 percent approving and 59 percent disapproving, which Left coverage did not mention.

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Trump Economic Disapproval

A June 18 Marist poll found 60 percent of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s economic handling, a historic low.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating for his economic handling fell to 33 percent, the lowest Marist has recorded.
Gasoline prices fell about 40 cents to $3.99, with 34 percent citing gas costs as a strain.
Disapproval hits 64 percent among independents, 22 percent Republicans disapprove and 68 percent approve Trump.

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