CNN poll shows 70 percent disapproval of Trump's economic handling
A CNN poll conducted April 30, May 4 found that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, the highest disapproval rate on this metric in his political career. The poll also found 77 percent of respondents, including a majority of Republicans, believe Trump's policies have increased the cost of living. The economy and cost of living emerged as the top voter concern, cited by 55 percent of respondents.
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Divergence score
7 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
5 camps
3 bias groups
The spectrum · how 7 outlets placed this story
LeftCenterRight
Mother Jones
CNN
The Hill
NY Post
Washington Examiner
New York Times
Axios
Supportive of action
Neutral
Dismissive
Critical
Alarmist
International angle
Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first
Furthest apart on this story
Mother Jones
Trump Broke His Own Record—For Economic Disapproval
historical record-breaking, political opportunity angle · negative
NY Post
Republicans still approve of Trump’s handling of inflation — even as feelings about economy sour dramatically
Republican resilience amid economic concerns · neutral
First to report
- CNNfirst
- The Hill+7.4 h
- Mother Jones+8.2 h
- NY Post+130.9 h
- Washington Examiner+143.2 h
- New York Times+146.0 h
- Axios+154.6 h
By each outlet's earliest publish time in this story. Feeds that index slowly can appear later than they printed.
The split, in one line
Coverage now shows both parties underwater on economic approval, with Democrats holding only marginal advantage while external shocks like Iran tensions complicate the narrative, shifting focus from partisan blame to shared vulnerability.
How each outlet covered it
Broad agreement on what happened
Outlets across the spectrum land in roughly the same place: the shared language is highlighted.
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THE RIGHT
“Republicans still approve of Trump’s handling of inflation — even as feelings about economy sour dramatically”NYP NY Post RIGHT
DOWN THE MIDDLE
“Trump's approval on economy hits new low; 7 in 10 expect recession next year: Poll” · The Hill
+Hide the full sourcingSee how all 7 outlets put it
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MJMother Jones Trump Broke His Own Record—For Economic Disapproval 122d ago CNNCNN The Odds: Voters and the Economy 123d ago TNew York Times Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects 117d ago 6 tracked claims across 7 outlets
Fact ledger
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Claimed
77 percent of respondents said Trump's policies have increased the cost of living
Source ·CNN poll reported by Mother Jones and The Hill article references it implicitly
Corroborated
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