Summary:
Donald Trump’s approval rating on economic issues fell to 31%, the lowest of his presidency; overall approval stands at 35%.
A CNN poll (conducted Mar 26–30, n>1200, ±3.2% margin) showed ~65% of Americans believe government economic policies worsened the economy, up 10 percentage points since January.
Gasoline prices exceeded $4 per gallon, up from below $3 before U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran; over 60% of Americans report financial strain from rising fuel costs.
While 57% view the gas price increase as temporary, about 70% say the administration lacks a clear plan, and only 24% approve of its response.
Approval of Trump’s handling of inflation dropped to 27% (from 44% a year ago); over 60% of respondents have reduced spending, and over 40% have cut driving due to high fuel prices.
Economic concerns remain the top issue (40% rank it as primary), and even among Republicans, strong approval declined from 52% to 43%, indicating growing internal division.