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Trump hits record-low inflation approval
The gist
Marquette Law School found just 19% approve of Trump's handling of inflation.
That's his weakest issue seven weeks before midterms decide control of Congress.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026 -9, 2026Marquette Law School conducts a national survey online via the SSRS Opinion Panel, interviewing 1,023 adults with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 points.
- Sep 11, 2026Vox reports Trump keeps telling voters he doesn't care much about affordability; Nate Silver's polling average shows his net approval on inflation at -45.9, down from -28 in early March.
- Sep 14, 2026A Reuters/Ipsos four-day poll shows Trump's approval rising from a record low, while 63% of Americans disapproved of his convention offer of a $5,000 dividend if Republicans keep Congress.