Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges So Low It Breaks Pollster’s Graph
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s approval rating on handling inflation and the cost of living has plummeted to a record low of negative 40.3 points, according to an April poll by Strength in Numbers/Verasight.
- The sharp decline in approval began mid-March, shortly after Trump escalated military actions against Iran, which has contributed to soaring gas prices and increased living costs.
- U.S. gas prices reached a nationwide average of $4.30 per gallon, exacerbating public dissatisfaction and affecting even Trump’s core supporters.
- Critics, including some former Trump voters like retired Air Force captain Kathryn Bright, express feelings of betrayal over unmet promises related to veterans' care, ending wars, and reducing living costs.
- The White House defended Trump’s record, emphasizing his ongoing efforts to create jobs, control inflation, and improve housing affordability, while highlighting his historic achievements since taking office.
