Donald Trump has consistently struggled with national popularity throughout his political career. Since the 1980s, he has cultivated a brand built on the misconception of his business acumen and economic expertise.
Utilizing this misconception and amplifying it through his reality show, The Apprentice, Trump transitioned into politics on a foundation of myth.
During his initial administration, Trump claimed credit for the economic achievements of the Obama era, benefiting from the residual effects of the Obama economy. However, his tax cuts for the wealthy and initial trade war with China had already steered the United States toward recession before the onset of the COVID pandemic.
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The pandemic served as a convenient excuse for Trump, masking the initial decline of the U.S. economy under his watch.
Following Joe Biden’s election, some voters, frustrated with the Democrats’ inability to swiftly curb inflation, reverted to Trump’s unfounded claim that he could reduce costs and inflation simply by winning office.
Rather than resolving the issues of cost and inflation, Trump’s actions have exacerbated them, leading to a decline in voter support.
According to an NBC News poll, Trump’s approval rating has reached a historic low:
Overall, 37% of adults approve of Trump’s performance as president, while 63% disapprove — including 50% who said they disapprove strongly — putting his job rating at the lowest point of his second term in NBC News Decision Desk polling. Two-thirds of respondents also disapproved of Trump’s handling of inflation and the Iran conflict.
Trump’s economic performance numbers are dismal, indicating significant challenges for his presidency come November.
