Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans now favor Democrats over Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade, with Trump's approval at 35%. The shift is attributed to rising gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February. The poll also shows Democrats leading in congressional vote preference.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans now trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade, a shift driven by rising gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February. The poll, conducted Wednesday through Monday, found 37% of registered voters prefer the Democratic approach, versus 36% for Republicans, with 27% unsure or preferring another party. President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 35%, down from 37% last month, within one point of his term's lowest. The Republican edge on the economy has steadily eroded during Trump's current term, narrowing to zero as household finances suffered from soaring fuel costs. Gasoline prices have surged more than 25% since the war started, with Americans paying over a dollar extra per gallon. The poll also found 42% of registered voters would vote for a Democrat in congressional elections, versus 37% for Republicans, with independents favoring Democrats by 12 points. Republicans defend narrow majorities in the November 3 elections. Trump dismissed the polling, posting on Truth Social that his real numbers are the best ever. The poll surveyed 4,505 US adults with a 2-point margin of error.