On the campaign trail, the economy was seen as one of Trump's strengths. But recently, it's been a driving force in lower approval ratings.

The economy was one of Trump's strongest issues, carrying him in 2016 and 2024. But that firewall is now showing serious cracks.

Presidential job approval ratings are one of the few metrics consistently and similarly measured in nearly all major public polls. An average of recent polls can often paint a more reliable picture of how the public views the president than a single poll can.