Poll: Trump’s MAGA loyalists don’t think he has an affordability problem
A recent POLITICO Poll found that cost of living concerns are reinforcing partisanship divides — and driving a wedge among Republicans.
The latest POLITICO Poll reveals that President Donald Trump's MAGA base doesn't share the broader population's concerns about affordability. Just 28% of MAGA voters believe expenses have become less affordable since the president took office, while the majority feel things have improved. This is at odds with the majority of Americans, who report the cost of living as their top issue.
Democrats have capitalized on this division, making affordability their top messaging point for the upcoming midterms. While MAGA voters remain loyal to Trump, non-MAGA Trump voters are more likely to express frustration with the cost of living, potentially voting for Democrats or third-party candidates. The poll also highlights generational divides, as young people, particularly men, feel disillusioned with the current administration and trust Democrats more to alleviate the cost of living issues.
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