President Donald Trump’s approval rating among women regarding the economy has reached a new low. A CBS News Battleground Tracker poll indicates that just over a quarter of women approve of the president’s economic management.
Newsweek sought comments from the White House via email. The poll, conducted from September 8 to 11 among 2,460 U.S. adults, coincides with Trump and Republican candidates’ efforts to retain congressional majorities in the upcoming November midterms. Trump has increasingly positioned himself as a central figure in these campaigns. During the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, he told supporters, “Pretend that I’m on the ballot. I’m on the ballot, just one more time.”
The economy is a key concern for U.S. voters. Trump often claims his policies have financially benefited Americans.
The decline in women’s support presents a challenge for Trump and the GOP. Women have consistently been among the president’s weaker demographic groups and lean towards the Democrat side. According to Pew Research Center’s latest National Public Opinion Reference Survey, 52 percent of women tended to favor Democrats, while 38 percent leaned Republican.
Falling confidence in Trump’s economic and inflation management may impact Republicans in competitive House and Senate races. All 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats are up for election in November. If Republicans lose majorities in either chamber, Trump’s presidency could face significant changes.
Key Findings
The CBS survey reveals only 27 percent of female respondents approve of Trump’s economic handling, a drop of five percentage points since July. Approval of his inflation management is even lower at 22 percent, a decrease of three points.
This gap could be politically important because economic management has traditionally been Trump’s strong suit with voters. These findings occur amid broader concern about the economy, affordability fears, and repercussions from the war in Iran.
The Financial Times and Focaldata poll shows Trump’s overall economic approval is at a new low, with 33 percent of registered voters approving—a three-point drop from the previous month.
More women now disapprove of Trump’s job performance; 33 percent of female respondents approve, while 67 percent disapprove. In the earlier CBS News survey from July 22-24, approval among women was at 36 percent.
National Averages
CNN’s latest Poll of Polls reports a 35 percent approval and 63 percent disapproval rate for Trump. This average, from September 1, combines six national surveys conducted between July 22 and August 31, from sources like Reuters/Ipsos, UMass Amherst/YouGov, and CNN.
RealClearPolling’s average from August 16 to September 8 showed a slightly higher approval rating of 39.5 percent, still placing Trump underwater with midterms approaching.
White House Response
The White House has often dismissed low approval rating polls. Spokesperson Davis Ingle responded to Newsweek about polling inquiries, emphasizing Trump’s 80 million voters who mandated him to pursue his popular agenda.
Ingle stated, “No other President in history has accomplished more for the American people than President Trump, who is working tirelessly to create jobs, cool inflation, increase housing affordability, and more.”
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