Poll shows waning public support for Trump's economic leadership
TL;DR
A NORC/AP poll conducted April 16–20, 2026 finds Trump's handling of the economy at 30% approval (down from 38%), 72% say the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 73% describe the economy as poor, with 23% approving and 76% disapproving of the administration's handling of the cost of living.
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