Economics
More Americans Say the Economy Is Declining, and They’re Blaming Trump
- More voters say economy is getting worse in Quinnipiac survey
- Strong majority says conditions are still excellent or good
Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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For the first time since President Donald Trump was elected, more Americans say the economy is getting worse than getting better.
A new Quinnipiac Poll shows 37% saying the economy is declining, compared with 31% who continue to see improvement. Only 30% say the economy is staying about the same, the lowest number on record.