Poll Signals Trump’s Economic Troubles Deepen Amid Iran Conflict

A May Politico-commissioned Public First poll finds Americans blaming Trump for the economy, with 53% saying the cost of living is the worst they remember and nearly half blaming Trump; 18% of Trump’s 2024 voters say their finances worsened since he took office. Inflation is at its highest since he returned and first-quarter growth was revised downward, while a majority say the Iran war has driven up prices. Even Trump voters are split on whether he’s done enough to curb costs, fueling GOP anxiety as the White House touts short-term disruption relief and economists warn gas prices may stay elevated for months.