Recent polls have shown that more voters trust former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden when it comes to handling inflation and the economy. 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 their preference for handling the economy, 46% of respondents chose Trump, compared to Biden’s 32%. Additionally, 21% of respondents expressed distrust for both candidates on the issue.
Similar results were found 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 poll, with Trump leading Biden 46% to 44%. Ten percent of voters indicated they would support another candidate.
Despite varying opinions on economic and inflation issues, the race between Trump and Biden remains competitive in the eyes of voters. Interestingly, among registered voters, Biden leads Trump by one percentage point, while among likely voters, Biden’s lead increased to four percentage points.
