It's The Economy Stupid! Trump's Economic Approval Hits All Time Low; Below COVID Numbers

[citygator]

That's right. Trump's handling of the economy is now rated worse than his handling of the COVID decimated economy and the inflation economy that followed it. We are worse off now than we were during peak Trump shutdowns. We are worse off now than we were at the height of Biden's inflation years. In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

"The economy is eating Trump's presidency alive".

This is so unfortunate for Americans.

Trump’s approval rating drops again with independents

President Donald Trump’s standing on economic issues has weakened support for him among independent voters, a key voting bloc.

knewz.com

In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

The poll carried a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Notably, the numbers represent a sharp drop from late December.

In a survey conducted among 1,592 adults from December 20 to 22, 26% of independents approved and 56% disapproved.

Earlier in the month, a December 5 to 8 poll of 1,530 adults found approval at 25%, with 58% disapproving.

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.

apnews.com

 

[Muhammed]

That's right. Trump's handling of the economy is now rated worse than his handling of the COVID decimated economy and the inflation economy that followed it.

That's a pretty stupid lie.

How did you get so stupid that you believed it?

 

[citygator]

That's a pretty stupid lie.

How did you get so stupid that you believed it?

Maybe you misunderstood. Trump's approval on the economy is worse now than it was at any point in his first administration. Even worse than during covid shutdowns. It's a fact. You can click here and read it. This is true in nearly every single poll including Rasmussen.

It's worse than Biden's approval during peak inflation.

 

[excalibur]

Thread 'The U.S. economy grew more strongly in the third quarter than initially estimated, driven by solid consumer spending and a pickup in exports.'

Jan 22, 2026

Great news.

Every America should be happy.

The U.S. economy grew more strongly in the third quarter than initially estimated, driven by solid consumer spending and a pickup in exports.

Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 4.4 percent during the July–September period, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released on Jan. 22.


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The bureau noted the adjustment reflected upward changes to exports and investment, which helped offset the tepid downward revision to consumer spending.

Real consumer spending advanced by 3.5 percent, up...​

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[Muhammed]

Maybe you misunderstood. Trump's approval on the economy is worse now than it was at any point in his first administration. Even worse than during covid shutdowns. It's a fact. You can click here and read it. This is true in nearly every single poll including Rasmussen.

It's worse than Biden's approval during peak inflation.

That is a pretty stupid lie. It's a whopper.

Yet you believed it. WTF? You're gullible.

Why do you automatically believe anything and everything the fake news says about Trump?

THINK!

 

[citygator]

That is a pretty stupid lie. It's a whopper.

Yet you believed it. WTF? You're gullible.

Why do you automatically believe anything and everything the fake news says about Trump?

THINK!

Uh. All the polling organizations are reporting that AND I linked Rasmussen which is the right wing polling company.

 

[Leo123]

It really doesn't matter what Trump does, lefty Democrats will never acknowledge anything good Trump does or has done. The polls are split, Democrats say the economy is bad, Republicans say its good. One thing that is not disputable however, is that fuel prices have gone down and the border is sealed.

 

[0311]

That's right. Trump's handling of the economy is now rated worse than his handling of the COVID decimated economy and the inflation economy that followed it. We are worse off now than we were during peak Trump shutdowns. We are worse off now than we were at the height of Biden's inflation years. In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

"The economy is eating Trump's presidency alive".

This is so unfortunate for Americans.

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Trump’s approval rating drops again with independents

President Donald Trump’s standing on economic issues has weakened support for him among independent voters, a key voting bloc.

knewz.com

In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

The poll carried a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Notably, the numbers represent a sharp drop from late December.

In a survey conducted among 1,592 adults from December 20 to 22, 26% of independents approved and 56% disapproved.

Earlier in the month, a December 5 to 8 poll of 1,530 adults found approval at 25%, with 58% disapproving.

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.

apnews.com

Dementia Donnie was warned this would happen, and being the full blown dip shit that is he ignored the warning and now he doing to the economy exactly did last time, tanking it.

 

[Muhammed]

Uh. All the polling organizations are reporting that AND I linked Rasmussen which is the right wing polling company.

They're fake news, dumbass.

They are designed to manipulate the opinion of morons.

Did it work on you?

THINK!

 

[citygator]

They're fake news, dumbass.

They are designed to manipulate the opinion of morons.

Did it work on you?

THINK!

How does one get an accurate measure of how people believe the economy is doing?

 

[Stryder50]

That's right. Trump's handling of the economy is now rated worse than his handling of the COVID decimated economy and the inflation economy that followed it. We are worse off now than we were during peak Trump shutdowns. We are worse off now than we were at the height of Biden's inflation years. In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

"The economy is eating Trump's presidency alive".

This is so unfortunate for Americans.

View attachment 1211881

Trump’s approval rating drops again with independents

President Donald Trump’s standing on economic issues has weakened support for him among independent voters, a key voting bloc.

knewz.com

In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

The poll carried a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Notably, the numbers represent a sharp drop from late December.

In a survey conducted among 1,592 adults from December 20 to 22, 26% of independents approved and 56% disapproved.

Earlier in the month, a December 5 to 8 poll of 1,530 adults found approval at 25%, with 58% disapproving.

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.

apnews.com

Your link/source lacks credibility.
Suspect the poll was/is rigged to 'a priori'.

 

[Leo123]

How does one get an accurate measure of how people believe the economy is doing?

I already told you, fuel prices are going down and the border is sealed, inflation is down. FACTS, Polls are OPINIONS

 

[citygator]

I already told you, fuel prices are going down and the border is sealed, inflation is down. FACTS, Polls are OPINIONS

Ok. So we are getting somewhere. I know your opinion because I just asked you. Now. If I ask a few thousand more people I'll have an idea what people think. In fact, companies already did that and reported more people think Trump's economy is terrible than they did during covid.

By the way, your opinion is your opinion. Not a fact. Its a fact that it is your opinion only.

 

[Leo123]

Ok. So we are getting somewhere. I know your opinion because I just asked you. Now. If I ask a few thousand more people I'll have an idea what people think. In fact, companies already did that and reported more people think Trump's economy is terrible than they did during covid.

By the way, your opinion is your opinion. Not a fact. Its a fact that it is your opinion only.

No I gave you FACTS.. Fuel prices are lower and inflation is lower. We all know fuel prices during Biden were skyrocketing and, at the same time, all prices went up because most products are trucked around the country. When fuel prices go up, those delivery prices go up which redounds to prices of delivered goods. It takes time to turn that around. Use your head instead of your TDS mental illness.

 

[citygator]

No I gave you FACTS.. Fuel prices are lower and inflation is lower. We all know fuel prices during Biden were skyrocketing and, at the same time, all prices went up because most products are trucked around the country. When fuel prices go up, those delivery prices go up which redounds to prices of delivered goods. It takes time to turn that around. Use your head instead of your TDS mental illness.

People buy 300 gallons of gasoline yearly and they are $0.30 cheaper. That is $90 in a year. That is one fact. People weigh that little tiny savings with ALL the ways they are getting killed and tell you if they like it. Guess what? They dont.

Electric bills are up almost $300 a year. Food is still rising. They weigh all of that in their personal life. Your one random fact is pointless when people see the weight of the economy crushing them. That is a fact.

 

[Leo123]

People buy 300 gallons of gasoline yearly and they are $0.30 cheaper. That is $90 in a year. That is one fact. People weigh that little tiny savings with ALL the ways they are getting killed and tell you if they like it. Guess what? They dont.

Electric bills are up almost $300 a year. Food is still rising. They weigh all of that in their personal life. Your one random fact is pointless when people see the weight of the economy crushing them. That is a fact.

You forgot to factor in the high diesel prices ushered in by Biden which caused all delivered goods to rise in price. Everyone knows that once prices go up it takes a long time for them to go down.

I think where we might agree is if prices don't come down, Trump will be in trouble at the midterms. You will celebrate that no doubt.

 

[Anarchy666]

Thread 'The U.S. economy grew more strongly in the third quarter than initially estimated, driven by solid consumer spending and a pickup in exports.'

Jan 22, 2026

Great news.

Every America should be happy.

The U.S. economy grew more strongly in the third quarter than initially estimated, driven by solid consumer spending and a pickup in exports.

Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 4.4 percent during the July–September period, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released on Jan. 22.


...


The bureau noted the adjustment reflected upward changes to exports and investment, which helped offset the tepid downward revision to consumer spending.

Real consumer spending advanced by 3.5 percent, up...​

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It is pointless arguing with them. They live in an alternate reality where Trump stole the 2024 and 2016 elections. They are beyond reason.

 

[The Irish Ram]

Our GDP is moving straight up. Buy this time next year factories, businesses will be booming. Americans will go back to work. The globe wants to do business here. Inflation is going down. illegals aren't being pampered with our money and resources. It is a brand new day in America.

 

[Nobody911]

Why approval can fall while some indicators are OKay:

People judge the economy by daily experience (prices, jobs, wages, housing costs). Persistent inflation and affordability problems lower approval even if unemployment is low. Media coverage, political messaging, and regional variations amplify negative perceptions. Aggregate indicators hide distributional pain — some groups feel much worse off.

Bottom line: The economy shows strengths (jobs, growth) and clear weaknesses (affordability, uneven recovery). Public sentiment can be poorer than headline macro numbers suggest because many feel cost pressures in everyday expenses( the rich don't ).

The US “balance sheet” shows strong assets (large GDP, productive capacity, financial assets) but also large liabilities (national debt and other obligations); whether it “looks good” depends on metrics (debt relative to GDP, interest burden, asset valuation) and trends.

Why(analogous to Assets = Liabilities + Equity):

- Assets (strengths)
- Large and growing economy (GDP) and productive base.
- Strong labor market and capital stock; deep, liquid financial markets.
- High levels of financial and real assets held by governments, corporations, and households.

- Liabilities (weaknesses)
- Federal debt is high in absolute terms and elevated relative to GDP compared with historical norms.
- Long‑term obligations (Social Security, Medicare) create future fiscal pressure.
- Interest costs are rising as a share of federal outlays when interest rates are higher.

- Owner’s Equity (net worth / fiscal buffer) perspective
- If you view “equity” as net public sector worth, it’s strained: high debt-to-GDP reduces fiscal space and increases vulnerability to shocks.
- But the US retains strong implicit equity via economic growth capacity, reserve-currency status, and institutional strength.

- Key ratios/trends to judge “good” vs “bad”
- Debt-to-GDP: Elevated and rising → cautionary.
- Interest payments as % of revenue/outlays: Increasing → crowding out other spending.
- GDP growth vs interest rate on debt: If growth > interest, debt is more sustainable; gap matters.
- Private sector balance sheets: Many households and firms remain healthy, which cushions public-sector issues.

Bottom line: On a simple Assets = Liabilities + Equity view, assets remain substantial but liabilities are high and growing; the position is sustainable today but more fragile over the long run unless deficits fall, growth rises, or interest costs decline.

Not a piece of cake, gentlemen! ( both Trump & Powell )

 

[schmidlap]

That's right. Trump's handling of the economy is now rated worse than his handling of the COVID decimated economy and the inflation economy that followed it. We are worse off now than we were during peak Trump shutdowns. We are worse off now than we were at the height of Biden's inflation years. In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

"The economy is eating Trump's presidency alive".

This is so unfortunate for Americans.

View attachment 1211881

Trump’s approval rating drops again with independents

President Donald Trump’s standing on economic issues has weakened support for him among independent voters, a key voting bloc.

knewz.com

In one recent survey, conducted January 2 to 5 among 1,551 U.S. adult citizens, just 20% of independents approved of Trump’s economic performance, while 63% disapproved and 17% had no opinion.

The poll carried a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Notably, the numbers represent a sharp drop from late December.

In a survey conducted among 1,592 adults from December 20 to 22, 26% of independents approved and 56% disapproved.

Earlier in the month, a December 5 to 8 poll of 1,530 adults found approval at 25%, with 58% disapproving.

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.

apnews.com

Whenever I spoke to friends and relatives abroad, I used to be subjected to all the Trump jokes,

Now, I get sympathy.

They're not coming to America.

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The United States has experienced a significant decline in tourism, particularly international tourism, which has dropped for eight consecutive months. This downturn has been attributed to various factors, including travel bans, visa fees, and social media vetting, which have made it more challenging for international travelers to visit the country... the financial impact of the drop in international visitors has been substantial, with a projected loss of $12.5 billion in foreign spending and a record $70 billion trade deficit.​

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