Poll: 65% Blame Trump for High Costs
14 sourcesUpdated Oct 2, 2026
An AP-NORC poll found that 65% of U.S. adults blame President Donald Trump’s policies for persistently high prices, while only 17% approve of his handling of the cost of living and 26% approve of his overall economic management, a new low. Respondents’ concerns come amid higher costs linked in part to tariffs and the Iran war, which has driven up fuel prices; nearly half said they were very or extremely concerned about affording groceries or gas. The findings could pose a political challenge for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, with many voters—including some Republicans—saying Trump has not delivered the relief he promised.
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“Poll: 65% Blame Trump for High Costs”Those low approval numbers on the economy will make it hard for Republicans to hold seats this fall.
Tariffs and the Iran situation are pushing up costs for families, which explains why so many blame Trump's policies.
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