8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump faces historic disapproval over his handling of inflation, with up to 82% of Americans expressing dissatisfaction according to a recent AP-NORC poll, a level of disapproval rarely seen in modern U.S. politics.
• This inflation disapproval surpasses negative ratings for presidents during major wars, crises, and scandals, including George W. Bush's handling of the economy post-2008 crisis and Lyndon Johnson's Vietnam War disapproval.
• Other issues with high disapproval for Trump include the Iran war, the January 6 Capitol attack, and controversial pardons, but none exceed the dissatisfaction related to inflation.
• Despite Trump's claims blaming President Biden for inflation, 65% of Americans attribute high prices to Trump's policies, indicating skepticism about his narrative.
• Republicans may still perform adequately in the 2026 midterms, but they face the challenge of overcoming widespread voter dissatisfaction with Trump on the key issue of affordability.