{
  "id": 17989334,
  "title": "Trump Says Inflation Solved as Economic Approval Hits Record Low at Midterm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/trump-says-inflation-solved-as-economic-approval-hits-record-low-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/trump-final-message-midterms-2026-inflation-latest-polls-12656251"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump proclaimed Tuesday that the issue of inflation has been \"solved\" as U.S. citizens prepared to vote in the midterm elections. Despite this upbeat view on the economy, Trump acknowledged widespread public discontent over rising costs of living. In an interview on Fox & Friends, Trump stated, \"Inflation is solved. Everything is great. Everybody respects us again, we have a great country.\" However, his approval rating on the economy plummeted to a historic low according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey. The survey indicated that 34 percent of registered voters approved of Trump's economic management, a decline from 38 percent in July, while 65 percent disapproved. These disapprovals echo broader worries about affordability as the midterm elections approach. An NBC News Decision Desk Poll from October revealed that only 27 percent of U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living. The economy emerged as the primary concern for Americans, with 44 percent reporting a worsening of their financial situation over the past year. Many indicated they had to adjust their grocery purchases and tighten their spending to manage necessities. Inflation surged to 3.7 percent in September, up from 3 percent at the start of Trump's second term in January 2025. Trump swiftly shifted focus away from these economic concerns on Tuesday, highlighting his administration's record and predicting Republicans would surpass expectations in the upcoming midterm elections. \"I think the results are going to be better than you think,\" Trump confidently said. However, election forecasters remain skeptical, with projections indicating a potential \"blue wave\" where Democrats are expected to gain significant congressional seats. The historical trend of the party in the White House typically losing seats in midterm elections presents an additional challenge for Republicans aiming to maintain control of Congress. Newsweek has sought comment from the White House regarding these developments.",
  "summary": "Trump strikes an upbeat tone on the economy Tuesday as voters worried about prices cast their midterm ballots.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump claims inflation issue solved ahead of midterm elections",
    "Trump's economic approval rating at historic low of 34% in CNBC survey",
    "65% of voters disapprove of Trump's economic management as economy worsens"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}