Poll: Trump Not Boosted By Strong Economy

July 1, 2019 9:28 am

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans give President Donald Trump mixed reviews for his economic stewardship despite the growth achieved during this presidency. The findings from a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research come as the economy appears to have set a record for the longest expansion in U.S. history. Nearly two-thirds describe the economy as “good,” while 47% say they approve of how Trump is handling the issue. About 4 in 10 approve of how he is handling his job overall.  The survey indicates that most Americans do not believe they’re personally benefiting from his trade policies. Only 17% say they received a tax cut after the president’s tax overhaul passed in 2017.  Those doubts create a possible vulnerability as Trump highlights the strong economy in his campaign for re-election.