President Donald Trump is facing his weakest economic approval numbers of either presidency, according to a new national poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University.
The survey found just 33% of registered voters approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 64% disapprove — a decline from April, when 38% approved and 57% disapproved. Pollsters said the drop comes more than two months after U.S. military action against Iran and amid rising oil and gasoline prices.
Quinnipiac polling analyst Tim Malloy said the economy had been one of Trump’s strongest political issues, but signs of erosion are now appearing even within Republican support.
The poll found sharp partisan divides. Among Republicans, 73% approved of Trump’s handling of the economy. Among Democrats, 97% disapproved, while independents disapproved by a 70%-27% margin.
Trump’s overall job approval also slipped to 34%, the lowest level recorded during his second term, according to the poll. Fifty-eight percent said they disapproved of his overall performance as president.
The survey showed broad voter dissatisfaction extending beyond the White House. Congressional Democrats received a 20% approval rating, while congressional Republicans stood at 27%. Despite that, voters said they would prefer Democrats to control the U.S. House of Representatives by a 50%-39% margin if the election were held today.
Economic anxiety appeared throughout the survey results. More voters now describe affording gasoline as difficult compared to late 2025, and majorities said they have cut back on dining out, entertainment and vacations because of costs. Fifty-five percent of voters said they blame Trump “a lot” for rising gas prices.
When asked about the nation’s most urgent issue, 31% identified the economy, while 26% said preserving democracy in the United States. No other issue reached double digits.
The poll also found 56% of voters oppose U.S. military action against Iran, while 38% support it. Meanwhile, 68% said Trump is not focused enough on the problems facing most Americans.
The Quinnipiac survey included 1,106 registered voters nationwide and was conducted May 14-18. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.
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