An AP-NORC poll from September 24 to September 28 shows Trump's overall job approval has fallen to 31%, with only 17% approving of his handling of the cost of living. His economy approval rating of 26% represents a 14 percentage point drop since March 2025, even as GDP grows by nearly 4%. Additionally, 71% of Americans disapprove of his management of the war in Iran, and 69% say the conflict was not worth fighting.
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Trump Blame for Inflation Hits 78% Ahead of November Midterms
US Politics11 days ago
A new survey reveals that a vast majority of U.S. adults hold the current administration responsible for the spike in consumer prices. Specifically, 78% of respondents blame the policies of President Donald Trump for rising costs, exceeding the 65% blame rate found in a previous AP-NORC poll. Pollster Frank Luntz suggests that these figures may be "baked in" and could lead to losses for Republicans in the November 2026 midterm elections.
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