78 percent blame Trump policies for rising prices: Survey
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans blame the Trump administration for rising costs of living across the country, according to a new poll released Friday. The Reuters survey found that 78 percent of Americans — including 64 percent of Republicans, 76 percent of independents and 95 percent of Democrats — believe some of the responsibility for...
A majority of Americans, including Republicans and Democrats, blame President Donald Trump's policies for rising costs that outpace their earnings, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Fifty-seven percent of Trump's Republican supporters said costs are growing faster than their paychecks, highlighting how his import tariffs, Iran war, and other policies clashed with his promise to lower inflation and prices.
Inflation has increased, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Nearly a quarter of Republicans disapprove of Trump's economic handling, while 68% of respondents and 40% of Republicans are dissatisfied with inflation. Jeffrey Talley, a retired bank examiner from Kansas, plans to vote for a Democrat amid concerns over the Iran war and gas prices.
The poll found that cost of living concerns drove Trump's public approval to record lows, impacting support for his party ahead of the midterm elections.
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