A growing majority says Trump has made the economy worse
(CNN) A 59% majority of the public now says President Donald Trumps policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, up from 51% in March and on par with the worst numbers Joe Biden saw during his presidency.
Americans remain broadly unhappy with the nations economy, the survey finds, and theres little enthusiasm for the White Houses sweeping new trade policies. With the impact of new tariffs still largely to come, 6 in 10 already say that Trumps policies have increased the cost of living in their community, with just 12% saying his agenda has helped to bring prices down.
Overall, 69% of the public considers an economic recession in the next year to be at least somewhat likely, including 32% who say thats very likely. Just 34% of Americans call themselves enthusiastic or optimistic about the economy, with 29% saying theyre pessimistic and 37% that theyre afraid. Seven in 10 of those younger than age 45 express pessimism or fear, as do 76% of Americans of color.
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His numbers are getting down to just about where his cult ceiling is.