The number of voters rating the economy as weak fell by 15 points, a worsening from July, when negative views prevailed by 4 points.
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WASHINGTON – Voters are increasingly dissatisfied with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll, a change that could have implications for the upcoming midterm elections.
In a poll released on the night of January 16, the magazine said that the number of voters who rate the economy as weak rather than strong has increased by 15 points, “a four-point worsening from July, when negative views prevailed.”
The report found that about half of voters said the economy had worsened over the past year, while 35% thought it would improve.
“These are among the red flags for the president and the Republican Party,” the paper said, noting that the poll found that voters believe Trump is focusing on foreign affairs and other issues “at the expense of his most pressing concerns: rising prices and the broader economy.”
But support for Mr. Trump among his most loyal supporters remains stable, with 92% of those who voted for him in 2024 now having a positive assessment of his employment, including 70% who say they “strongly approve,” the Journal poll found.
Still, polls show Trump and the Republican Party are more politically vulnerable heading into midterm elections for the House and Senate later this year. According to the survey, 45% of voters approve of the president’s performance, while 54% disapprove. According to the magazine, the difference is 9 points, compared to 6 points in the previous survey in July.
