The numbers are in—and they’re damning.
Donald Trump’s approval rating among independents has plummeted to a staggering low of just 29%. It’s his worst mark yet with this crucial voting bloc. And when it comes to inflation—the issue Trump promised he’d “fix on day one”—voters are even less impressed. His approval on managing inflation now sits below where President Biden’s was a year ago.
Let that sink in: Americans are more nostalgic for Biden’s economy than they are confident in Trump’s. Most experts said it was Biden’s failure to handle inflation that pushed the majority of swing voters away from Biden and Kamala Harris and towards Donald Trump.
And it’s no wonder why.
In just six short months, Trump has driven the economy straight into a ditch. His reckless tariff war has backfired catastrophically—causing prices to spike, growth to stagnate, and American jobs to vanish. Economists are ringing the alarm as unemployment quietly creeps upward. Workers are feeling the pinch. Small businesses are struggling to make payroll. Families are scraping by.
And we haven’t even seen the full brunt of his so-called “Big, Ugly Bill”—a billionaire-first monstrosity that gives handouts to the ultra-wealthy while gutting investments in working-class communities.
Here’s the brutal truth: Trump’s economic plans are hurting the very people he claims to champion. His policies are crushing farmers, factory workers, and middle-income Americans from Pennsylvania to Arizona. All while he smiles for photos at crypto galas and courts tech billionaires.
Americans see what’s happening. They’re not stupid. They know Trump’s economic approach isn’t bold—it’s reckless. Not strong—just naive.
And independents aren’t alone in their discontent. Even among Republicans, there’s a growing unease. GOP senators have gone quiet. Fox News hosts are squirming. Behind the scenes, conservative donors are panicking. The populist act is wearing thin.
What does this mean for Democrats?
It means we have a golden opportunity.
We can reclaim the narrative on the economy. We must.
Democrats have a clear-eyed vision for prosperity. One rooted not in fantasy, but in reality. In growth and fairness. In capitalism that lifts up working families, not just hedge fund CEOs.
We believe in smart investments—in education, clean energy, infrastructure, and healthcare. We believe that when billionaires pay their fair share, we can afford to protect the programs that matter most: Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security. Programs that working Americans rely on every single day.
Let’s make this simple. Democrats are the only party right now with a pro-growth, pro-worker economic agenda. One that doesn’t bow to the billionaire class. One that actually listens to the American people.
And this August, it’s time to take that message home.
As Congress heads into recess, you’re going to see Democratic members return to their districts—not to sit quietly, but to fight. To campaign. To win back the kitchen-table conversation. Not from the DC swamp where Trump is stuck defending his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, but from union halls, school gyms, and local diners. That’s where the battle for America’s economic soul is happening. And that’s where Democrats must show up.
Because let’s be honest—this isn’t just about policy. It’s about trust. It’s about who you want leading us through uncertain times.
Trump has proven he can’t be trusted.
But we can.
So to every independent voter out there feeling disillusioned and frustrated—know this: you’re not alone. And there is an alternative.
The Democratic Party sees you. We hear you. And we’re building an America that works for you—not just for the top 1%.
This fight is just beginning. And we’re in it together.
-The Democratic Wins Media team
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