In a recent survey conducted by Forbes, insights from 50 prominent Wall Street figures—including billionaires and institutional investors—revealed a stark disapproval of President Trump’s economic policies post-2023. This cohort, chosen for their influential roles within the financial sphere, expressed significant skepticism, with a striking 72% deeming the economic strategies ineffective and 66% outright opposing the current policies. The discontent is palpable, especially since over one-third of the previously supportive individuals have withdrawn their backing, citing Trump’s inability to execute his economic vision adequately.
The survey’s metrics reflected a bleak perspective on various facets of the administration’s fiscal approach. On tariffs, Trump received a low score of 1.86, and his handling of the stock market garnered a slightly better, yet still inadequate, rating of 1.96. Furthermore, issues surrounding his executive orders and cryptocurrency policies see ratings around 2.0 and 2.16, respectively, indicating broader concerns regarding inflation and adherence to the rule of law pivotal for sustained economic growth.