Poll Finds Most Blame Trump for High Cost of Living
A new poll shows 65 percent of Americans blame President Trump for the high cost of living. His overall approval rating sits at 31 percent amid voter concerns.
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Sixty-five percent of Americans in the United States blame President Donald Trump for high living costs, according to an AP-NORC poll released on an October morning. The figure exceeds the 44% who blamed former President Joe Biden for inflation in October 2022. Voter frustration over household affordability threatens congressional majorities ahead of midterm elections.
The survey revealed that just 17% of adults approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living. His economic approval rating fell to 26%, dropping 14 percentage points since March 2025.
