57% Disapprove of Trump's Economic Record, a Midterm Warning for Republicans

An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released June 18 showed 57% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, while 36% approve. Historical data shows a 21-point gap like this typically leads to significant seat losses for the party in power in midterm elections. Republican strategists face a core challenge: economic approval strongly predicts midterm outcomes, making the current numbers difficult terrain for competitive districts.