Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

In this file photo, President Trump speaks about the economy at a rally Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Clive, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Neibergall/AP As concern over gas prices remains high, President Trump's approval ratings continue falling to record lows, especially over his handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll . Only a third of Americans say they approve of how Trump is handling the economy — three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term. Just 36% say they approve of Trump's overall job performance, while 59% say they disapprove, which is the widest gap Trump has faced during either term in office. In a midterm election year where Democrats show more enthusiasm to vote and see a path to regain control of both the House and Senate, notably 22% of Republicans say they disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy. The share of Republicans who say they strongly approve of Trump's job performance dropped to 53% in June from 61% in April. Regina Kulenga, a 36-year-old Trump voter in Georgia, told NPR that she wasn't sure if she would vote in the midterm elections, and called Trump's actions since returning to office a "slap in the face." "The economy is suffering a lot right now, and I just feel like a lot of the things that he did promise, you know, we're still waiting," she said. …