1 of 1
Story summary
- A poll conducted Aug. 7-10, 2026 found 53% of registered voters feel financially worse off than on Jan. 19, 2025.
- 64% of respondents said the economy is heading in the wrong direction.
- President Donald Trump’s approval fell eight points since July, with 55% disapproving of his performance.
- Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 39% on the generic midterm ballot, while 51% of voters prefer a Democrat versus 45% a Republican.
