One Year In, Americans Call for More Focus on Inflation from Trump
As President Trump marks his first year in office, a new CBS News poll reveals that Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the administration's handling of the economy. Despite some improvements in the president's approval ratings, a large majority of respondents say they're not feeling the benefits of his policies, and many are calling for more attention to be paid to inflation.Most Republicans Feel Trump Has Done More Than Expected
While most Republicans feel that President Trump has done more than expected in his first year, Americans overall say he's either done too little or about what they'd thought. This sentiment is particularly pronounced when it comes to lowering prices, with many respondents saying the administration hasn't done enough to address rising inflation.
Americans Prioritize Economy and Inflation
The economy and inflation remain top priorities for Americans, with a large majority saying their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. When it comes to judging the overall economy, people say prices are the top way they measure success or failure, far surpassing other measures like the stock market or jobs.
Trump's Approval Ratings on Economy Have Improved
Despite some declines in his approval ratings among independents and younger people, President Trump has seen improvements in his handling of the economy. However, a large majority continue to think it's best for the economy if the Federal Reserve makes decisions independently from what the president wants.
Republicans' Approaches Outpace Democrats' on Economy and Immigration
While many Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, his and Republicans' approaches to both the economy and immigration still outpace views of the Democrats' approaches. However, few rank-and-file Democrats have confidence in their party's ability to effectively oppose Trump.
As President Trump marks his first year in office, it's clear that Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the administration's handling of the economy. While some improvements have been seen in the president's approval ratings, a large majority say they're not feeling the benefits of his policies, and many are calling for more attention to be paid to inflation. As the nation heads into another election year, it remains to be seen whether President Trump will be able to address these concerns and improve his standing with Americans.
