Views of Donald Trump's presidency have become far more positive since the fall of 2020, according to a new poll by the New York Times and Siena College.

Why it matters: Voters have taken up an especially sunny view of Trump's time in office on the economy — a pivotal issue for November's election.

Other issues where Trump's ratings improved include maintaining law & order, and his handling of the pandemic.

• The poll found a big increase (9 points) in registered voters who believe he left the country better off.

By the numbers: Trump holds a wide advantage over Biden when voters are asked how they remember their presidencies.

• 42% rate Trump's term as "mostly good for America," compared to 25% for Biden.
• More voters (+11 points) view Trump as a "safe choice" than they did in 2016.

Reality check: Many still remember him as a divisive and chaotic leader.

• Trump's polling on "unifying America" narrowly improved but remains low. Voters gave Biden better marks for his handling of race relations.

Go deeper: Why Trump supporters give him a pass on record-high unemployment