Poll: Public Blames Trump for Surging Gas Prices, Spelling Trouble for Republicans in Midterm Elections
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that the majority of American voters blame President Trump for soaring gas prices, significantly narrowing the Republican Party's economic advantage ahead of the midterm elections.
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(CNA, Washington, 24th) A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that the majority of Americans blame US President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices, which could put pressure on the election prospects of his Republican Party in the upcoming November congressional midterm elections.
According to the Reuters report, the poll completed early this week indicates that about 77% of registered voters believe Trump should bear a considerable degree of responsibility for the recent rise in oil prices. Trump's decision to launch a joint attack with Israel on Iran caused international oil prices to spike.
This view resonates widely across voters with different political affiliations, including 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and 95% of Democrats, all of whom believe Trump should be held responsible for the climbing fuel costs.
The poll indicated that about 58% of voters said they are unlikely to support candidates who back Trump's war policy against Iran in the November 3 midterm elections. These voters include one-fifth of Republicans and two-thirds of independents.
The poll shows that about 77% of Americans consider fuel prices a major concern. Respondents perceive the likelihood of gas prices rising next year to be twice as high as the likelihood of them falling.
During his campaign, Trump promised to solve the inflation issue that occurred under the administration of his predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, winning the 2024 presidential election.
Although Trump repeatedly claimed in an April 16 speech in Las Vegas that the US economy is "booming," and the White House website welcomes visitors to a "Golden Age," the general public's feelings clearly differ.
The poll reveals that up to 70% of respondents disagree with the statement that the economy is "booming"; about 82% stated that inflation is a major worry.
Furthermore, the poll shows that the Republican Party's traditional advantage on economic issues is shrinking drastically. The survey, conducted from April 15 to 20, showed that 38% of voters prefer the Republican approach to economic issues, while 37% believe the Democrats are better.
This remaining mere 1 percentage point advantage is a stark contrast to the 14-percentage-point lead Trump enjoyed at the beginning of his inauguration in January 2025.
This poll surveyed a total of 4,557 adults across the United States, including 3,577 registered voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
(CNA, Washington, 24th) A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that the majority of Americans blame US President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices, which could put pressure on the election prospects of his Republican Party in the upcoming November congressional midterm elections.
According to the Reuters report, the poll completed early this week indicates that about 77% of registered voters believe Trump should bear a considerable degree of responsibility for the recent rise in oil prices. Trump's decision to launch a joint attack with Israel on Iran caused international oil prices to spike.
This view resonates widely across voters with different political affiliations, including 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and 95% of Democrats, all of whom believe Trump should be held responsible for the climbing fuel costs.
The poll indicated that about 58% of voters said they are unlikely to support candidates who back Trump's war policy against Iran in the November 3 midterm elections. These voters include one-fifth of Republicans and two-thirds of independents.
The poll shows that about 77% of Americans consider fuel prices a major concern. Respondents perceive the likelihood of gas prices rising next year to be twice as high as the likelihood of them falling.
During his campaign, Trump promised to solve the inflation issue that occurred under the administration of his predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, winning the 2024 presidential election.
Although Trump repeatedly claimed in an April 16 speech in Las Vegas that the US economy is "booming," and the White House website welcomes visitors to a "Golden Age," the general public's feelings clearly differ.
The poll reveals that up to 70% of respondents disagree with the statement that the economy is "booming"; about 82% stated that inflation is a major worry.
Furthermore, the poll shows that the Republican Party's traditional advantage on economic issues is shrinking drastically. The survey, conducted from April 15 to 20, showed that 38% of voters prefer the Republican approach to economic issues, while 37% believe the Democrats are better.
This remaining mere 1 percentage point advantage is a stark contrast to the 14-percentage-point lead Trump enjoyed at the beginning of his inauguration in January 2025.
This poll surveyed a total of 4,557 adults across the United States, including 3,577 registered voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.