'You never see numbers like this': Trump's economy approval with independents plunges 79 points
Key takeaways
- During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's approval ratings on the economy and inflation were among his key weapons.
- According to Enten, the "switcheroo" is staggering.
- Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers.
'You never see numbers like this': Trump's economy approval with independents plunges 79 points Vishesh Raisinghani Sat, May 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM GMT+7 4 min read Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's approval ratings on the economy and inflation were among his key weapons. But just 15 months into his second term, the approval rating has plummeted so deeply and abruptly that CNN's Harry Enten (1) thought it was a typo.
According to Enten, the "switcheroo" is staggering. Back in late 2024, Trump had a 9-point lead over his rival Vice President Kamala Harris on inflation with independent voters. In 2026, his approval rating with this cohort dropped to negative 70 percentage points – a total 79-point swing.