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Quinnipiac Poll Finds 62% Oppose Trump’s Economy Handling

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Kevin Hassett said he distrusts polls showing Americans feel depressed about the economy.
He argued strong retailer performance contradicts claims of low consumer spending.
Gasoline averaged $4.37 per gallon on Sunday while Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz.
A Quinnipiac University poll found 62% of respondents opposed President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy.
Decision Desk HQ aggregated President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 38.5% on Sunday morning.

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Kevin Hassett said he distrusts polls showing Americans feel depressed about the economy.
He argued strong retailer performance contradicts claims of low consumer spending.
Gasoline averaged $4.37 per gallon on Sunday while Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz.
A Quinnipiac University poll found 62% of respondents opposed President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy.
Decision Desk HQ aggregated President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 38.5% on Sunday morning.