Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's approval rating among rural Americans has dropped to 50% in June 2025, down from 60% in February 2025, indicating growing dissatisfaction in a key voting bloc that has historically supported him.
- Disapproval of Trump's handling of the cost of living and the economy among rural voters has risen significantly, with only 31% approving and 61% disapproving, compared to a more balanced view earlier in the year.
- Rising gas and food prices, exacerbated by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact on fuel and fertilizer costs, are major factors driving rural voter discontent and concerns about economic hardship.
- The increased financial strain is particularly acute in rural areas due to longer average travel distances and challenges faced by farmers and fishermen, including high diesel prices and low crop prices.
- This shift in rural opinion could have significant implications for the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming November midterm elections, where they hold narrow majorities in Congress.