Support for Donald Trump has been plummeting, even among his ardent MAGA base.One area where the president has consistently polled poorly is in his handling of the economy. Contrary to all credible reports, the president continues to claim the economy is thriving and that everyday necessities are becoming more affordable. But Americans, even Trump voters, arent buying it. Related Trump slammed as dumbest person alive for utterly out-of-touch take on mortgages NBC News spoke with eighteen of those voters about why they disapprove of his handling of the economy. Everythings already so expensive Thats the worst thing about his presidency so far, said 35-year-old construction worker Billy Edmonson of Missouri, is he promised things coming down and prices are not coming down. I make more money than Ive ever made in my life right now, and it has, financially, been a struggle. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today He expressed anger that the Trump administration does not seem to have focused on lowering prices and merely continues to lay blame on Joe Biden for why prices remain high. Bidens not in office anymore, he said. Its personally frustrating. Also among those displeased with the president is 42-year-old Tim Fleming, a factory worker in Tennessee who called Trumps tenure thus far a little disappointing. While he believes Trumps tariffs have created more jobs in his area, he is frustrated that the presidents promise not to tax overtime or tips has been applied as a tax deduction, so the benefits arent felt right away.My overtime is still getting taxed; my bonuses are still getting taxed. It was not what it was made out to be. 66-year-old Susan, a Nevadan retiree, said its clear the administration is lying about prices going down. When you go to the store, prices are up, she said. The economic focus of the administration is not at all what I expected, she added, saying officials are spending all the time on the tariffs or making nice to the Chinese president or something like that.Another retiree, 70-year-old Patty from Pennsylvania, slammed Trump for being out of touch with everyday people. Hes never had to do anything his whole life. Hes never had to go shop. So, he has no idea what a true working person in their daily life has to do. The Republican Party is in for a rude awakening, and I think its not a bad thing,she added. Despite their displeasure, none of these voters said they regretted their vote. Some said theyd consider voting for a Democrat in the future, though, while others said they never could.A recent NBC News poll found that most Republicans still support Trump on the economy, but it also found that 63% of registered voters believe he has not met their expectations on the economy and cost of living. Earlier this week, CNNs chief data analyst Harry Enten cited a University of Michigan poll that showed consumer sentiment regarding current conditions is at its worst ever, dating back to 1951.And in early November, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow cited an ABC/Washington Post poll that showed Americans disapprove of him on everything, from his handling of Israel and Gaza (minus 6 points) to his approach to crime (minus 11 points) to his immigration policies (minus 13 points) to his handling of foreign relations (minus 19 points) to the economy (minus 25 points) to the handling of the Russia-Ukraine War (minus 21 points) to his management of the federal government (minus 27 points) to his tariffs (minus 32 points).The numbers no doubt explain what happened in the elections on November 4, when Democrats swept in races across the country. The off-year elections saw Democrats annihilate their Republican and independent opponents in everything from gubernatorial and mayoral races to judicial retention votes to state legislative elections to commission races, as well as in a historic, unprecedented ballot measure.Analysts have said the Democrats could not have had a better night, as candidates across the country not only won their elections but, in many cases, made history. And in many races, Democrats won by such large margins that news organizations declared winners within minutes of polls closing.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.