Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows

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A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. As midterm elections approach, the poll signals growing weariness over the Republican president's aggressive use of tariffs,…

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Poll: 65% Blame Trump for High Costs (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    An AP-NORC poll found that 65% of U.S. adults blame President Donald Trump’s policies for high prices, while only 17% approve of his handling of the cost of living and 26% approve of his handling of the economy.

  2. KOB 4

    Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds (opens KOB 4)

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    A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. As midterm elections approach, the poll signals growing weariness over the Republican president's aggressive use of tariffs,…

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living. As midterm elections approach, the poll signals growing weariness over the Republican president's aggressive use of tariffs,…

  4. The Boston Globe

    Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, poll finds (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control.

  5. The Oregonian

    More Americans blame Trump for high prices than blamed Biden, new poll shows (opens The Oregonian)

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    Sixty-five percent of Americans said high prices are a result of Trump’s policies, according to the latest AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.

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