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Poll finds record low approval of Trump on economy
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows record-low approval of President Trump’s job performance and handling of the economy.
WHO: NPR, PBS News, Marist
WHAT: NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds record-low approval of Trump’s job performance and economy handling ahead of a midterm election.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll measures Americans’ approval of Trump’s job performance and handling of the economy heading into summer before a key midterm election.
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