See latest Trump approval rating amid economy, gas prices in CNN poll

Only 31% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling the economy, compared to 39% in January 2026, according to the latest poll conducted by CNN/SSRS.

The decline in approval on the issue is even higher among Republicans, especially Republicans under 45 years old, according to CNN. 

In the poll, President Donald Trump received his worst approval rating yet in either of his two terms on the economy.

CNN findings show about two-thirds of Americans say Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and 27% say they approve of Trump's handling of inflation. 

CNN also reported 63% of Americans say the prices at the pump have caused financial hardship in their household, including 15% calling it "severe."

The poll, conducted March 26-30 among 1,201 U.S. adults, found 35% approve of Trump's job performance overall. The poll's margin of error is plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. 

How does that compare to Trump's overall approval rating? What else did the poll show about voters' views on the economy? Here is what to know:

CNN poll shows gas prices after Iran frustrating Americans

The new CNN poll comes as gas prices in the U.S. have surpassed $4 per gallon on average, according to AAA. Before the U.S. and Israel struck Iran, low gas prices were a talking point for the Trump administration facing negative public opinion on the economy overall. 

One poll respondent told CNN and the pollster about the most important issue facing the country: “Prices! Everything is so expensive. Makes it very difficult to do anything other than work and go home. Trips to the grocery store are ridiculous! Between gas and grocery prices, we are poor!"

Trump addressed the concerns about gas prices in his address to the nation on April 1, saying the Strait of Hormuz would reopen when the conflict was over and the prices would fall again.

What is Trump’s approval rating in PA?

According to Civiqs, last updated April 1, Trump's net approval in Pennsylvania stood at -18%.

Pennsylvania tilts unfavorable overall. About 56% of Pennsylvania residents polled currently disapprove of the president's performance.About 38% approve and another 5% did not choose either.

Education: Respondents across all education levels disapprove of Trump’s job performance, with postgraduate at 70%, college graduate at 58% and non-college graduate at 53%.

Gender: Roughly two-thirds of women (62%) disapprove of Trump's performance. Men lean unfavorable toward Trump, with 50% disapproving and 44% approving.

Age: Roughly two-thirds of voters aged 18-34 (68%) disapprove of Trump's performance, followed by 62% of 35-49-year-olds and 50% of those 65 and older. Voters aged 50-64 were the most favorable, with 48% approving of Trump's job performance.

Party: Democrats were most unfavorable toward Trump, with 98% disapproving, followed by independents at 61% disapproval. Meanwhile, Republicans were the most favorable toward Trump, with 83% approving of Trump's job performance.

Race: Black or African-American voters had the highest unfavorable opinion of Trump, with 91% disapproving, followed by Hispanic/Latino and Other tied at 68% disapproval and white at 51% disapproval

Other Trump approval rating polls as of April 2

Here is a look at some polling aggregators to understand how CNN/SSRS's poll compares to the average Trump approval numbers as of April 2: 

RealClearPolitics Poll Average: 41.2% approve, 56.6% disapproveAmid the raging war in Iran and latest partial government shutdown, prompting the latest TSA chaos across the country, President Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has tanked to an all-time low for this term.

New York Times: 39% approve, 57% disapprove, both the worst in this term per the Times

Silver Bulletin: 39.7% approve, 56.6% disapprove

The latest FOX News survey released this week, showed a similar poll result showing most Americans are opposed to US military action in Iran and feel it will make the US less safe in the long run. It also found the most top of mind concerns for Americans were inflation and high prices, healthcare, gas prices and political divisions within the country. The poll found 41% approved of Trump's job performance, while 59% disapproved.

Who has the lowest presidential approval rating ever?

Although Trump has dropped to a historic low in approval rating polls this term so far, he hit a 34% low in the first term and other recent presidents such as Biden hit a 36% low, Barak Obama hit a 40% low, George W. Bush hit a 25% low, and Bill Clinton hit a 37% low, according to the Gallup polls, whose recorded lowest rating was Harry Truman with 22%.

As for the highest presidential approval ratings, George W. Bush holds the highest approval rating ever recorded at 90%, while his father, George H. Bush holds the second highest at 89%.

Trump is the only president that has not reached a 50% or higher approval to date in the Gallup polls' history.

Maria Francis and Chris Ullery, Pennsylvania-based journalists, contributed to this report.