Fox News Poll Shows Rising Economic Pessimism and Record Trump Disapproval
A new Fox News national poll released Thursday finds 64% of voters dissatisfied with how things are going in the U.S., the highest of President Donald Trump’s second term, with 75% saying the economy is in bad shape and nearly half reporting they are falling behind financially. Trump’s job approval has slipped to 41% approve and 59% disapprove, his worst disapproval of either term, with new lows on inflation (28% approval) and the overall economy (34%), and majorities disapproving of his handling of health care, Iran, taxes, foreign policy, and immigration. Economic strain is acute: 46% say they are falling behind, 61% say they could not miss more than two paychecks and still pay their bills, and 27% say they could not miss even one payday, a share that jumps to 37% among households under $50,000 in income. The survey also shows broad mistrust of political leaders, with about six in ten respondents saying the White House, congressional Republicans, and congressional Democrats are out of touch with people like them, and roughly seven in ten saying neither party has a clear plan to bring prices down. The numbers reinforce other recent polling showing public opposition to further Iran war escalation and intensifying concern over affordability, underscoring a political environment in which both parties are blamed for high prices and gridlock while Trump’s core MAGA base remains loyal but support among non‑MAGA Republicans erodes.
📌 Key Facts
- 64% of voters are dissatisfied with how things are going in the U.S., the highest of Trump’s second term
- Trump’s overall job rating is 41% approve and 59% disapprove, a record disapproval for his presidency
- Approval of Trump’s handling of inflation is 28% and the economy 34%, both new lows for his second term
- 75% say the national economy is in bad shape; 46% say they are personally falling behind financially
- 61% of voters say they could not miss more than two paychecks and still pay their bills; 27% say they could not miss even one
- About 60–61% say the White House and congressional Republicans are out of touch, and 58% say the same about congressional Democrats
📊 Relevant Data
In December 2025, the unemployment rate for Black workers was 7.5%, compared to 3.8% for White workers, 4.9% for Hispanic workers, and 3.6% for Asian workers, with a national average of 4.4%. Black Americans constitute approximately 13.6% of the US population.
December 2025 Jobs Day Analysis — Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
The median household wealth for Black households is $44,100, compared to $284,310 for White households. Black Americans make up about 13.6% of the population, while non-Hispanic White Americans make up about 58%.
Racial Wealth Snapshot Series: Overview of Black American Economic Outlook (Part 1) — National Community Reinvestment Coalition
In 2025, 43% of Black adults and 37% of Hispanic adults reported they can't pay some bills, compared to 19% of White adults and 23% of Asian adults.
More Americans now say personal finances will be worse a year from now — Pew Research Center
In 2024, the poverty rate for Black Americans was 18.4%, which is 2.4 times the rate for non-Hispanic White Americans (approximately 7.7%). Black Americans represent 13.6% of the population.
The Racial Gap in Poverty Rates in the United States Is Expanding — The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
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