Politics
Voters blame Trump's policies for higher costs, polls show
October 11, 2026 at 06:32 PM
Most voters say Trump's agenda has worsened the economy and that no late campaign achievement, including ending the Iran war, would lift Republican midterm prospects.
- A Politico poll found most voters said ending the Iran war or cutting fuel prices by one dollar would not increase their likelihood of voting Republican.
- A Wall Street Journal poll found 60% of registered voters said Trump's policies have worsened the economy, compared with 25% who said they improved it.
- An AP/NORC poll found 67% of voters blamed Trump's policies for higher prices, against 32% citing factors outside his control.
- Democratic candidates have spent $53.2 million on ads mentioning tariffs and $51.1 million on ads about the Iran war ahead of the November 3 elections.