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CNBC Poll: Most Voters Disapprove of Trump’s Handling of the Economy

Jamie Jackson
July 22, 2026

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(AURN News) — A recent economic survey by CNBC shows Americans are not hopeful when it comes to the future of the economy.

The All-America Economic Survey found that 61% of the 1,000 registered voters surveyed were “pessimistic” about the economy right now.

“That is the highest percentage since December 2023, when the country was just emerging from the pandemic-era inflation,” CNBC noted in a recent report.

When it comes to whether things will get better, 41% expect the economy to get worse, compared with 29% who expect it to improve.

Americans are also making changes to their lives in response to higher prices. The poll found that 47% said they are cutting back on essentials like medical care and food.

So who received the blame for the rough economy? President Donald Trump.

The survey found that 60% now disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, while 38% approve.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.