AP-NORC Poll: Majority Blame Trump for High Prices, Economic Approval Hits New Low
A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that most Americans hold former President Trump responsible for high prices, as his economic approval rating has reached a new low.
La Crosse Eau Claire, WI, October 1, 2026 — A new poll from AP-NORC indicates a significant shift in public opinion regarding economic responsibility. According to the findings, a majority of Americans believe that former President Donald Trump bears responsibility for high prices. This sentiment coincides with a notable decline in his economic approval rating, which has reportedly reached a new low.
The survey conducted by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research suggests that the public’s perception of economic conditions is being linked to the former president’s policies or tenure. While the exact figures for the percentage of Americans holding Trump responsible were not detailed in the provided information, the poll states that this view is held by most respondents.
Furthermore, the poll highlights that former President Trump’s economic approval rating has declined to its lowest point. This metric typically reflects public satisfaction with a leader’s handling of the economy. The decrease suggests a growing dissatisfaction among the electorate with his economic stewardship, as perceived by the pollsters.
The findings from the AP-NORC poll do not specify the timeframe for the data collection beyond ‘recent,’ nor do they provide granular details on the specific economic indicators or policies that Americans are citing as reasons for their current views. The exact methodology or sample size of the poll was not immediately available.
Questions about economic responsibility and approval ratings are often central to political discourse, particularly in the lead-up to elections. This poll’s results provide a snapshot of public sentiment concerning the economy and its perceived connection to former President Trump’s influence.
Details regarding the specific drivers behind the perception that Trump is responsible for high prices, or the factors contributing to the dip in his economic approval rating, are not elaborated upon in the summary of the poll’s findings. The poll indicates a consensus among the majority of Americans on these points. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The trend summary does not contain information about subsequent events or actions taken following the poll’s release.
Story summarized from the original created by By JILL COLVIN and LINLEY SANDERS – Associated Press on www.wxow.com, see more information here.
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