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65% Americans Blame Trump for Cost-of-Living Crisis Ahead of Midterms: Survey
- •A new AP-NORC survey reveals 65% of Americans attribute the current cost-of-living crisis to former President Donald Trump's policies, with only 26% approving of his economic handling.
- •Even a majority of Republicans disapprove of Trump's economic performance, expressing shattered hopes for his administration's impact on the economy.
- •Trump voters like Robert Gault and Pedro Sanchez voice disappointment, citing rising costs, job losses in manufacturing, and increased diesel prices, groceries, and health insurance premiums.
- •Sanchez directly links Trump's actions, including tariffs and the war on Iran, to the economic downturn, distinguishing them from factors affecting former President Joe Biden's term.
- •The findings emerge as Trump's approval hits an all-time low, and Democrats lead in midterm election surveys, with the war on Iran remaining overwhelmingly unpopular among Americans.
Key Questions Answered
According to the AP-NORC survey, 65 percent of Americans blame President Donald Trump's policies for persistently high costs. Only 26 per cent approve of his handling of the economy, and roughly two-thirds of respondents overall state that his policies have made economic conditions worse.
The war on Iran remains overwhelmingly unpopular, with 66 per cent of Americans stating the conflict has not been worth fighting. Furthermore, 67 per cent of respondents in polls indicated that Trump's military decisions regarding Iran have hurt the United States.
About six in ten Republicans disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost-of-living crisis, expressing that their hopes for economic improvement have been shattered. Ahead of the midterms, many Republican candidates are attempting to distance themselves from Trump as his approval ratings decline.
