Poll: Voters blame Trump for cost of living

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 77% of Americans blame President Trump for the recent rise in gasoline prices.

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted ahead of the Congressional elections shows a large majority of Americans hold President Donald Trump responsible for rising gasoline prices. The survey found 77% of participants attribute the price hikes to Trump, including 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and 95% of Democrats. Furthermore, 58% of respondents said they are unlikely to support candidates who back Trump's approach to the war with Iran. The poll highlights the political risks for Trump and his allies as economic concerns dominate the election cycle.

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The Reuters/Ipsos poll provides specific breakdowns, showing 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and 95% of Democrats blame Trump for gas prices, and that 58% are unlikely to support candidates backing his Iran war approach.

e/eineurope · topic · T-08858cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 06:29 UTC · first reported 1d ago