Donald Trump's Approval Rating on Inflation Plummets Across Three Polls
Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating on how he handles inflation has dropped sharply according to three recent polls. Inflation remains a top concern for voters, and these low ratings could cause problems for Trump and the Republican Party in upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Three polls from Marquette Law School, The Harris Poll and HarrisX, and The Economist/YouGov show Trump's net approval on inflation at -56, -30, and -48 respectively.
- The Economist/YouGov poll found only 24% approve and 72% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation.
- Inflation is a key issue for voters and is seen as important ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Gas prices have risen due to a conflict involving Iran, and grocery prices remain high despite some slowing of inflation.
- The U.S. Consumer Price Index showed prices rose 0.6% in April, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%, the fastest during Trump’s terms.
- Polls also show Trump’s overall approval ratings are negative, with net approval scores ranging from -10 to -26 in these surveys.
- A CNN poll in May found 66% disapprove of Trump’s overall performance, the highest in his two terms.
- White House spokesperson stated President Trump was working on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability, highlighting achievements.
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