President Donald Trump is riding high. A CNN poll released this week shows Americans are far happier with his economic stewardship than they were with Joe Biden’s just months ago. Biden left office in January under a cloud—Trump’s now basking in the sunlight, conservatives say.
The shift is stark. Biden limped out with a mere 33 percent approval on the economy, per a CNN poll by SSRS in January. A whopping 67 percent disapproved of his handling. Fast forward to now, and Trump’s hit 44 percent approval—higher than Biden ever scored since December 2021. Republicans cheer, it’s a landslide in the making.
CNN’s latest numbers tell the tale. Conducted March 6-9 with 1,206 U.S. adults polled by phone and online, the survey shows Trump outpacing Biden at a similar point—49 percent then for Joe. Conservatives point to this surge as proof: America’s waking up to real leadership.
The economy’s still king for voters. Forty-two percent picked it as their top issue from seven options, dwarfing all others, per CNN. That focus isn’t fading—Trump’s delivering where it counts. Republicans argue Biden’s inflation mess left scars; Trump’s healing them fast.
Confidence is climbing too. The poll found 35 percent of Americans now say things are going “very well” or “fairly well,” up from 29 percent in January. The Department of Labor added fuel Wednesday—monthly inflation dropped from 0.5 percent in January to 0.2 percent in February, the lowest since last summer. Conservatives say, take that, doubters!
Partisans play their roles. Democrats gave Biden 73 percent approval on the economy; now just 7 percent back Trump. Republicans flipped from 5 percent for Biden to 88 percent for Trump. But independents? They’ve swung hard—26 percent approved of Biden in January, now 36 percent cheer Trump.
CNN tried to spin it sour. “Americans are not impressed with President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the economy,” they claimed, offering no proof. Conservatives laugh at the disconnect—44 percent approval says otherwise, and it’s climbing. The network’s grasping at straws.
Trump’s playbook is paying off. His 89 executive orders in 50 days—slashing crossings to 300 daily from Biden’s 10,000—set the stage. That March 4 speech? Eighty-two percent approved. Companies like Apple and TSMC are pouring billions into U.S. plants—Republicans call it a jobs boom.
Biden’s shadow lingers—40-year-high inflation crushed wallets. Trump’s turning that tide, conservatives argue, and voters feel it. “He’s fixing what Joe broke!” a fan roared on X. The poll’s a gut punch to Dems still licking 2024 wounds.
Independents seal the deal. That 10-point jump from 26 to 36 percent shows Trump’s winning the middle—where elections live. Conservatives bet it’s just the start—88 percent GOP approval’s the base, but the center’s cracking open.
America’s speaking loud. Trump’s economic surge isn’t luck—it’s leadership trouncing Biden’s flops. Republicans stand tall with pride. CNN can squirm, but conservatives know the score: Trump’s back, and the economy’s his to win.
