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Donald Trump's approval rating has taken a double dent over the past month, with both his overall support and his once-reliable economic approval slipping. The drop comes amid growing fears and political backlash over his Liberation Day tariffs, which have sparked economic uncertainty and shaken confidence even among some of his core supporters. Trump began his second term with higher approval ratings than ever. But in recent weeks, polls have started to show his popularity rating firmly underwater after he released his new program of "Liberation Day" tariffs, which rocked markets and heightened concerns about inflation and a possible recession. In the latest Echelon Insights poll, conducted between May 8-12 among 1,000 likely voters, Trump's approval rating had decreased by one point in the space of a month to 46 percent. His disapproval increased by one point to 52 percent. The poll, which had a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percentage points, also showed that Trump's net approval rating on the economy is sinking, with disapproval jumping by 2 points since April from 52 to 54 percent.
Trump's approval ratings have been in decline since the announcement of his "Liberation Day" tariffs. The sweeping move heightened anxiety over a potential recession and roiled the markets, triggering an immediate sell-off that was followed by a rebound days later. But the president's handling of the situation appears to have left voters feeling uneasy, with polls reflecting a dramatic erosion of public confidence in his job performance. But even though Trump's approval rating is stabilizing, polls still show that his approval ratings on the economy are deep underwater. In Quantus' latest poll, 51 percent said they disapprove of Trump's handling of tariffs and trade policy. And inflation remains a thorn—only 42 percent approve of his handling of the issue. The latest AP-NORC survey, conducted between May 1 and 5 among 1,175 adults, showed even worse results for Trump, with just 36 percent approving of his handling of the economy, while 63 percent disapproved. That is a slight decline from April when 37 percent approved and 61 percent disapproved. The poll had a margin of error of ±4 percentage points.
www.newsweek.com
That's a damn lie, also meaningless even if true - right wingers share the most inane and ridiculous memes online.
