Majority Blame Trump for Economic Decline, Polls Show

Multiple recent polls indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's handling of the U.S. economy during the early months of his second term. A CNN poll found that 59% of Americans believe Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions, while 55% view his tariffs as bad policy, and 69% think a recession is likely in the next year. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows that Trump has the lowest 100-day approval rating of any president in 80 years, with only 39% approving and 53% saying the economy has deteriorated since he took office. Analysts attribute economic concerns to Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have led to a significant drop in the S&P 500 and increased fears of recession. The International Monetary Fund has also downgraded its global growth outlook in response to U.S. trade policies. Overall, Trump's economic agenda and leadership style are facing strong disapproval from the public and economic experts alike.