A new poll showed President Donald Trump's approval rating change based on concerns over the economy.
The survey, which was released by Emerson College Polling on Tuesday (March 11), showed Trump's job approval rating decrease from 48% to 47% over the past week, while his disapproval increased from 43% to 45%.
“As President Trump reaches his first 50 days in office, his approval rating has declined from 49%-41% to 47%-45%, reflecting a nation deeply divided,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling. “Despite not yet delivering on the economy in voters’ minds, Trump’s support remains strong. However, the true challenge will be how voters perceive their financial future. While little has shifted since the election, the initial ‘honeymoon phase’ seems to be coming to an end.”
“Voters are most supportive of Trump’s immigration policy, but they disapprove of his handling of the economy, believe tariffs will hurt economic growth, and are skeptical of his cryptocurrency policy,” Kimball added.
An estimated 51% of respondents said they believed Trump's current term has been more of a success than failure, while 49% said the opposite. The president's handling of immigration is his strongest favored policy at a reported 48% approval rating to a 40% disapproval and 12% neutral, followed by "balancing federal budget" at 43% approval, 39% disapproval and 18% neutral.