Voters Trust Democrats Over Republicans To Handle The Economy Less Than Three Months Into Trump's Term: Poll
This is actually good news - since the FACT remains that the USA economy does almost TWICE as well under Democratic administrations than filthy maga traitor administrations and 9 of the last 11 recessions were started under filthy maga traitor cunt admins. Dumb filthy loser maga traitor cunts.
As the Trump administration continues defending tariffs and the uncertainty they have created in the global economy, voters are reacting, with more saying they trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the economy for the first time since 2021, a new poll shows.
The poll in question was conducted by Morning Consult among 2,203 registered U.S. voters across the country between April 11-13. It found that more trust Democrats in Congress more than their Republican counterparts to handle the economy (46% to 43%).
The 3-percentage-point advantage is the largest for Democrats since April 2021. According to Morning Consult, it illustrates a stark unraveling for the GOP, which had come off the 2024 election with a double-digit advantage on the matter.
Interestingly, the administration's policies have also led voters to have a slightly more positive than negative outlook about Democrats in Congress than their Republican counterparts (47% to 46%).
The Trump administration has made headlines after rescinding reciprocal tariffs above 10 percent on most countries, but raising them on China to 145 percent. The president has also given mixed signals on whether he will also put tariffs on semiconductors despite initially saying he would not put tariffs on Chinese electronics.
Trump also suggested Monday that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains.
Tariffs, Tantrums, and No Strategy in Sight
"I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies with it," Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office. The Republican president said automakers needed time to relocate production from Canada, Mexico and other places, "And they need a little bit of time because they're going to make them here, but they need a little bit of time. So I'm talking about things like that."
Trump's back-and-forth on tariffs has fueled a sense of uncertainty and confusion about his intentions and end goals. The S&P 500 stock index was up 0.8% Monday, but it's still down nearly 8% this year. Interest rates on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes were elevated at roughly 4.4%.
Republicans' recent performance on the economy is a blow to the party. Six days after Trump entered office, the GOP in Congress held an 11 point lead over Democrats when it came to which party voters trusted over the economy, according to Morning Consult polling.
Congress lawmakers are not the only ones growing unpopular, so is the president himself. Trump's approval rating slumped to 45% in the recent poll, the lowest point of his second term so far as Americans react to his trade policies, while 52% disapprove. His personal popularity has also dropped to a second-term low, with voters 10 points more likely to view him unfavorably than favorably.
Trump's trade policies have also led to some tensions within the party. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has been a vocal critic of the policies, arguing the tariffs will ultimately hurt the party and Americans. In a recent speech in Congress he praised his Democratic colleagues for pushing back against the policies and describing Trump's actions as executive overreach and infringement on Congress.
"I am a Republican. I am a supporter of Donald Trump. But this is a bipartisan problem," Paul said. "I don't care if the president is a Republican or a Democrat. I don't want to live under emergency rule. I don't want to live where my representatives cannot speak for me and have a check and balance on power."
36% - did you really just post an LOL! with a poll claiming filthy maga traitor cunts are 36%. Wow. Just proves my point that you stupid fucks are in such a minority it's comical. Keep going dumb bitch. It's almost as good as your 3% for climate change denialism. FUUUUUCK... you're dumb.
It’s telling that over 70% of Republicans now identify as MAGA. I think this could spell trouble for the GOP in the midterms. MAGAs winning primaries don’t always do well in general elections.
Re: This is actual news from real constituents Qamoron idiot
It's there to prove how fucking stupid filthy maga traitor cunts are. All you filthy cunts did last year is whine about inflation. The convicted felon criminal traitor admin is driving up inflation - making EVERYTHING more expensive and you dumb cunts bow down like submissive little cunts and seemingly won't even challenge the kow towing Qtrumplicans in office. Fuck you're so dumb.
Our resident whining bitch goes off on another half cocked, expletive filled tirade. Are you sure you’re not the reincarnation of Laffy?
No retort. Just filthy maga traitor cunt stupidity. Typical.
“The convicted felon criminal traitor admin is driving up inflation - making EVERYTHING more expensive”
Official Consumer Price Index numbers, All Items. Image taken from a screen shot of the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Just wait a few months when convicted felon criminal traitor's numbers start to come out. It'll be a whole different picture. Dumb fuck.
…were energy costs, which Trump is bringing down.
Epic fail. Moron. Costs on EVERYTHING is going up - as of a few weeks ago. It'll be another month or so before the numbers come out just how bad this convicted felon criminal traitor admin is doing.
Fuck you're dumb.
Unless ickybiden posts something then it'll be 2nd biggest.
You live on another planet if you even REMOTELY believe that.
And to quote the words of someone else who posts here often.....
"Fuck dumb you dumb fuck cunt bitch ass fuck moron dumb traitor fuck." 🤣
In Florida no less. Keep telling yourselves those stupid filthy maga traitor cunt lies dumb fucks....
Representative Brian Mast, a Florida Republican, was met with boos while defending President Donald Trump during a town hall on Tuesday.
Newsweek reached out to a spokesperson for Mast for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Republicans across the country have been booed and heckled during recent town hall events following Trump's return to office, as polls suggest Americans oppose some of his key actions taken so far, including mass firings of federal workers and new tariffs.
The town hall backlash could spell trouble for Republicans in competitive districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, though Mast's solidly conservative district is not viewed as on the table to flip to Democrats. Some Republicans, however, have dismissed town hall hecklers as being paid protesters from the Democratic Party.
What to Know
Video posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, by left-leaning account PatriotTakes showed Mast receiving boos while discussing Trump's tariffs during a town hall in Jupiter, Florida.
One attendee asked Mast if Congress could "do something" about the policy, which economists say will lead to higher prices for American consumers, while others shouted "stand up to Trump" and "do your job."
"To give you specifics on why tariffs are going the way they are, I could give you specifics in agriculture. I could give you specifics in manufacturing. In the last year, the United States of America imported roughly 800,000 vehicles from the EU. The EU imported roughly 150,000 automobiles from the United States of America. That's a trade imbalance, and that's an example of what they did with tariffs," Mast responded, sparking some heckling from the audience.
In a separate video, Mast faced boos for discusing changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), criticizing it for allegedly spending $105 billion on migrants, sparking boos from the audience.
In a statement to Newsweek, Mast spokesperson Kate Constantini responded to the town hall.
"Rep. Mast held the only town hall in the state of Florida today to hear directly from his constituents, some of whom agreed with him, some of whom did not. That's democracy," she said.
The Palm Beach Post reported that Mast was met with "cheers and jeers from residents" during the town hall event.
Mast represents Florida's 21st Congressional District, which includes mostly coastal areas like Fort Pierce, Port Saint Lucie and Jupiter. He easily won reelection by more than 23 percentage points last November, while Trump won by more than 16 points. Its strong Republican lean and Mast's overperformance mean it's unlikely to become a top Democratic target next year.
However, he's not the only safe-district Republican to face boos during a town hall over the past few months.
Representative Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican, was booed during a town hall in March while discussing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Representative Chuck Edwards, a North Carolina Republican, faced boos while talking about his support for a budget resolution.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, has advised against holding in-person town halls over concerns about "paid protesters."
What People Are Saying
President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social: "Paid 'troublemakers' are attending Republican Town Hall Meetings. It is all part of the game for the Democrats, but just like our big LANDSLIDE ELECTION, it's not going to work for them!"
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said: "We don't need to send paid protesters into your town hall meetings. The American people are with us."
What Happens Next
The effects of President Trump's policies will continue to be felt over the coming months and years. But how Americans respond to the GOP during the midterms is yet to be seen.
Mast, however, isn't likely to face a particularly competitive race. The Cook Political Report classifies the district as Solid Republican for the 2026 election.
You stupid filthy little fucking cunt.
MoveOn and a few other Dem activist groups brought in their astroturf actors and had them scream DNC propaganda, calling them “average voters”. They’re not. They’re long time Democrat activists. It’s all bullshit Chinchilla. And you fell for it AGAIN.
Keep telling yourself those filthy magamoron lies Qamoron idiot.