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Dulcinea

(10,425 posts) Thu Jun 18, 2026, 06:54 AM 5 hrs ago

Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy

(NPR) As concern over gas prices remains high, President Trump's approval ratings continue falling to record lows, especially over his handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Only a third of Americans say they approve of how Trump is handling the economy — three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term.

Just 36% say they approve of Trump's overall job performance, while 59% say they disapprove, which is the widest gap Trump has faced during either term in office.

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5861720/trump-economy-gas-prices-midterms-polling

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Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy (Original Post) Dulcinea 5 hrs ago OP

36% percent of poll respondents are absolute idiots. mwmisses4289 5 hrs ago #1

Starting to see it in my sales Woodwizard 5 hrs ago #2

mwmisses4289

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1. 36% percent of poll respondents are absolute idiots.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 07:02 AM

5 hrs ago

Woodwizard

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2. Starting to see it in my sales

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 07:25 AM

5 hrs ago

I sell at art shows. Sales have depreciated around 20 percent, its 4 shows so far this year, weather and other factors come into play so will have to see the whole year average.

Most of the other artisans I talked to have the same experience. Even food vendors.

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