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63% Say Trump Administration Worsened U.S. Economy

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump Worsens Economy

Fox News poll found 63% of voters say U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has worsened the economy.
The same poll showed 55% of respondents trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle inflation.
Political analyst Brit Hume said rising inflation hurts the Trump administration ahead of midterms.
Hume reported 64% of voters think Trump's tariff agenda damaged the U.S. economy.

Summary

Trump Endorsement Impact

U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement creates a 26-point gap, making 51% less likely to back a candidate.
65% of Republicans say Trump’s endorsement reduces their support for a candidate.
75% of MAGA Republicans say Trump’s approval increases their support for GOP candidates.
Nearly two-thirds favor raising taxes on the wealthy to fund more government programs.
57% say U.S. capitalism fails to provide a fair chance, up from 42% in 2019.

History

Historical Context

In the 1992 presidential race, incumbent Republican George H. W. Bush faced a deep recession and backlash over his broken “no new taxes” pledge, while Democrat Bill Clinton centered his campaign on the economy. Ross Perot’s independent bid captured 18.9% of the popular vote, and Clinton won with 43% and 370 electoral votes, ending 12 years of Republican White House control.

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Trump Worsens Economy

Fox News poll found 63% of voters say U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has worsened the economy.
The same poll showed 55% of respondents trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle inflation.
Political analyst Brit Hume said rising inflation hurts the Trump administration ahead of midterms.
Hume reported 64% of voters think Trump's tariff agenda damaged the U.S. economy.

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