Trump's Economic Agenda Is Losing Support, But Democrats See Few Gains
Just 37% of voters approve of Trump's approach to the economy as of July, according to Gallup polling, down from 42% in February 2025. While Republicans still strongly back the president, the bulk of the drop comes from falling support among independents — less than a third of which now think he's doing a good job.
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