But even the network's own polling shows that nationwide disapproval over Trump's handling of the economy has reached nearly 60%. ‌"Something has to be done about Fake Polls! Fake Polls on the Economy, on the Border, on just about everything, are ridiculous and dangerous. These affordability concerns have been described by Trump, a billionaire, as merely being based on a "Democratic hoax." As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Trump and Republicans are tasked with reversing course on historically negative sentiment among much of the country.