Trump's Economy Hits Rock Bottom

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. President Trump's approval rating on the economy has dropped to 30 percent, down from 38 percent last month, according to a fresh. A.P. Nork Poll. That's amid the ongoing Iran war pushing up gas and oil prices, with even Republicans losing some faith in his economic leadership. The poll, taken from April 16th to 20th, also shows his overall job approval at 33 percent and handling of Iran at a steady but, low 32 percent. It came right as Iran reopened, then shut the straight-of-horn moves again, spiking energy costs, despite his promises to keep them low. Folks are feeling the pinch hard. One retired Air Force vet regrets voting for him, calling out broken vows on veteran support, avoiding wars and cutting living costs. A.Stunemom says, basics like health care and transport are out of reach now, while a supporter shrugs it off as a short-term hit we all got to take. Inflation hit 3.3 percent last March, higher than when he took office, with oil jumping

1:04about 35 percent to around 90. Dollars of barrel, tariffs have slowed hiring, and his mixed messages on peace or total war keep markets on a wild ride. As confidence dips among independence and even his base, it mirrors Biden's rock bottom ratings during past inflation peaks. The big question is, whether Trump can deliver quick wins to steady this shaky economy before it slides further.