{"id":57874,"date":"2026-01-17T22:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T02:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-maintains-strong-base-approval-amid-broader-economic-frustration-wsj-poll-shows\/57874\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T22:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T02:10:23","slug":"trump-maintains-strong-base-approval-amid-broader-economic-frustration-wsj-poll-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-maintains-strong-base-approval-amid-broader-economic-frustration-wsj-poll-shows\/57874\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Maintains Strong Base Approval Amid Broader Economic Frustration, WSJ Poll Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Former President Donald Trump retains exceptionally high approval among his 2024 voter base, with 92% giving him a positive job rating.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Despite strong base support, a recent Wall Street Journal poll indicates rising voter frustration with the economy and Trump&#39;s policy priorities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall, more voters disapprove (54%) than approve (45%) of Trump&#39;s job performance, widening the negative gap from a previous survey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disapproval of Trump&#39;s handling of inflation has intensified, with more voters opposing than supporting it by a 17-point margin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Wall Street Journal poll published January 17, 2026, reveals that former President Donald Trump continues to command overwhelming support from his core electorate. Approximately <strong>92% of Americans who voted for Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election now give him a positive approval rating for his job performance<\/strong>, including a significant portion who &quot;strongly approve.&quot; This robust backing from his political base underscores his enduring influence among his most loyal supporters.<\/p>\n<p>However, the poll also highlights growing discontent among the broader electorate. <em>Voter economic frustration appears to be on the rise under Trump&#39;s presidency<\/em>, with a notable increase in disapproval regarding his handling of key economic issues. More voters now disapprove of his approach to inflation by a <strong>17-point margin<\/strong>, a significant widening from an 11-point gap recorded in July.<\/p>\n<p>On the broader economy, disapproval now exceeds approval by <strong>10 points<\/strong>. Overall, the survey indicates that <strong>54% of respondents disapprove of Trump&#39;s job performance<\/strong>, while <strong>45% approve<\/strong>, further expanding the negative sentiment observed in the Journal&#39;s previous survey. This suggests a dichotomy between the unwavering support of his base and a more critical view from the wider public concerning his administration&#39;s performance and priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Former President Donald Trump retains exceptionally high approval among his 2024 voter base, with 92% giving him a 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