Bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump policies for rising costs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Some 78% of Americans blame President Donald Trump's policies for rising prices that are outpacing their earnings, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that found majorities of Republicans and Democrats citing the cost of living as their top concern ahead of next month's midterm elections.
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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