Trump Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low on Economy in Latest CNBC Poll
President Donald Trump's approval rating on the economy has reached an all-time low of -22 net approval, according to a CNBC poll released July 17, 2026, with only 38% approving and 60% disapproving. The survey of 1,000 voters found 61% pessimistic about the economy, the highest since December 2023. This comes four months before the midterm election, with economic concerns dominating voter sentiment. Other polls from Washington Post/Ipsos and Reuters/Ipsos show Trump's overall approval stuck in the mid-to-high 30s, with disapproval ratings around 60%. The ongoing war with Iran has contributed to rising gas prices and economic anxiety, with 53% of respondents in an AP-NORC poll saying U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Despite a tentative Iran war agreement bringing some relief, Trump's handling of cost of living and inflation remains deeply unpopular, with only 22% approving of his cost-of-living management in one poll.
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