①According to the latest US public opinion poll, President Trump's approval rating on economic issues has dropped to 31%, hitting a new low during his term; ②Over 60% of Americans indicated that the rise in gasoline prices has caused personal financial difficulties, with 15% stating these difficulties are 'extremely severe'.
According to the latest U.S. public opinion poll released on April 1 local time, President Trump's approval rating on economic issues has dropped to 31%, hitting a new low during his term.
The survey showed that approximately two-thirds of Americans believe that the economic policies of the current US administration have worsened the country’s economic situation. The proportion of people holding this view increased by 10 percentage points compared to January this year.
Before Trump's planned nationwide address on Iran on Wednesday evening, CNN released this survey conducted by the well-known polling firm SSRS, highlighting that the American public is increasingly feeling the economic pain brought about by the US-Iran conflict.
Trump's overall approval rating stands at 35%, one percentage point higher than CNN's historical low in polls.
This poll was conducted between March 26 and 30, with over 1,200 respondents. The margin of error is ±3.2%.
Since the US emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, polls have consistently shown that economic issues rank as the top concern. Public dissatisfaction with Washington's handling of the economy has been widespread. However, CNN’s latest survey indicates that this negative sentiment has reached a new peak: 65% of respondents believe that Trump’s policies have worsened the economy, marking the highest proportion during his presidency.
The survey also revealed that more than 60% of Americans stated that rising gasoline prices have caused personal financial difficulties, with 15% saying these difficulties are 'extremely severe'.
However, the majority (57%) believe that the rise in gasoline prices is only a temporary fluctuation rather than a permanent change. About 70% of respondents said that the president lacks a clear plan to address rising gasoline prices, with only 24% approving of his response.
According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price of gasoline in the US has climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. Before the US and Israel attacked Iran, the national average price was below $3 per gallon.
However, Americans' concerns about the economy are not limited to gasoline prices. Only 27% of respondents expressed approval of Trump's handling of inflation, a significant drop from 44% a year ago.
More than 60% of respondents indicated that they have recently reduced their financial expenditures; over 40% stated that they have significantly cut down on driving due to persistently high oil prices.
Support for Trump among Republicans has also shown signs of fracture. The survey revealed that the percentage of Republicans strongly approving of Trump’s performance in the White House fell from 52% in January to 43% this month.
In the survey, 40% of respondents identified economic issues as their top concern, and more than 60% stated that Trump pays insufficient attention to the major problems facing the country.
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