Voters See Economic Improvement Under Trump

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Americans are beginning to feel economic improvement under President Trump, though awareness of strong economic indicators remains limited, according to new polling from the Joseph Rainey Center.

Energy prices represent a clear bright spot: 70% of voters rate current gas prices as affordable, and 49% give President Trump credit for lower energy costs after oil prices dropped approximately 20% from a year ago.

Grocery prices are also improving in voters' minds. After egg prices spiked earlier in the year due to bird flu, 59% of voters say they've noticed prices coming down.

However, awareness gaps persist. Only 33% of voters knew the U.S. economy grew at 4.3% GDP over the past year. And despite inflation declining to 2.7%, 54% of voters still say inflation is "too high," reflecting the cumulative impact of years of elevated prices.

The administration receives mixed overall marks: 42% rate Trump's economic management positively (excellent/good) while 51% rate it negatively (fair/poor).

Methodology:

This poll surveyed 1,299 registered voters via online panel from January 28, 2026 to January 29, 2026. Results were weighted by gender, age, race, and education to match population demographics. The margin of error is ±3.1 percentage points at the 95%confidence level.