A recent poll by ABC News/Ipsos showed that more Americans have trust in former President Trump than in President Biden when it comes to the economy and inflation. The survey revealed that the economy and inflation were top concerns for American voters in the upcoming presidential election, with a majority expressing their trust in Trump on these issues compared to Biden.
According to the poll, 88% of respondents said the economy was a crucial factor in determining their vote, while 85% said the same for inflation. In terms of handling the economy, 46% of Americans stated that they trusted Trump, versus 32% who trusted Biden. Additionally, 44% of respondents said they trusted Trump to handle inflation, with only 30% expressing the same trust in Biden. A significant portion, 25%, stated that they trusted neither candidate on the issue of inflation.
The survey also touched on the financial situation of respondents since Biden assumed office. 43% said they are not as well off financially, 40% said they are about the same, and 16% reported being better off. The poll also presented a hypothetical scenario where Biden and Trump would go head-to-head in an election. Among all adults surveyed, Trump had 46% support while Biden had 44%. However, among registered voters, Biden led with 46% support over Trump’s 45%. Among likely voters, Biden received 49% support compared to Trump’s 45%.
Overall, the ABC News/Ipsos poll was conducted online among