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October 1, 2026
Trump's Economic Approval Remains Low Amid Claims of Strong Performance
- 82% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation, marking a historic low for a sitting president.
- Trump claims to have the best economic numbers of any president, despite high inflation and dismal approval ratings.
- In Texas, Trump faces a 41% approval rating, raising concerns for Republican candidates in upcoming elections.
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- Just 17% approve of Trump on cost of living as voters blame his policiesOct 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM · Independent
- Trump economic approval hits new low: SurveyOct 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM · The Hill
- 8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a presidentOct 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM · CNN
- Trump touts having the best numbers of any president, despite his dismal approval ratingOct 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM · Independent