In recent polls, it has been found that more voters trust former President Donald Trump over current President Joe Biden when it comes to handling the economy and inflation. According to a survey conducted by ABC News/Ipsos, 88% of respondents identified the economy as a critical issue, with 85% citing inflation as a significant concern. When asked about who they trusted to handle the economy, 46% of respondents chose Trump while only 32% opted for Biden. Additionally, 21% of respondents expressed distrust for both candidates on the issue.
Similar results were seen when voters were asked about their trust in handling inflation, with 46% choosing Trump and 30% opting for Biden. One-quarter of voters did not trust either candidate to address rising inflation. Despite these preferences on key issues, Trump and Biden are neck and neck in the polls, with Trump leading Biden 46% to 44%. Ten percent of voters indicated they would support another candidate.
Interestingly, among registered voters, Biden leads Trump by one percentage point, while among likely voters, Biden’s lead increased to four percentage points. Despite varying opinions on economic and inflation issues, the race between Trump and Biden remains competitive in the eyes of voters.