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August 4, 2026
Poll Shows Democrats Trusted More Than Republicans on Economy
- 37% of registered voters trust Democrats on the economy, compared to 36% for Republicans.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped to 35%, raising concerns for the GOP ahead of the midterms.
- Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot, with 42% support versus 37% for Republicans.
2 Sources
- For the first time in years, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy: pollAug 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM · Independent
- Democrats top Republican on economy for first time since 2017: SurveyAug 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM · The Hill