AP-NORC Poll: 8 in 10 Americans Disapprove of Trump’s Inflation Handling
A recent AP-NORC poll shows that 8 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of inflation, a level of disapproval noted as historically rare compared to other presidential issues such as wars, crises, and scandals.
Monterey Salinas, CA, October 1, 2026 —
A recent poll conducted by AP-NORC indicates a significant level of public dissatisfaction with President Trump’s approach to managing inflation.
According to the findings, 80 percent of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of inflation. This measure of disapproval is described as historically rare when contrasted with public sentiment on other presidential challenges, including wars, crises, and scandals.
The poll did not provide specific details regarding the methodology used to determine the “handling of inflation” metric, nor did it break down the disapproval figures by demographic groups or political affiliation. The contractor responsible for conducting the poll was not named in the provided information.
The extent of disapproval cited in the AP-NORC poll marks inflation as a particularly sensitive issue for the current administration. The rarity of such widespread disapproval, especially compared to traditionally high-salience issues like national security or major domestic crises, suggests a notable public sentiment regarding economic conditions under President Trump’s leadership.
Further details on the specific causes cited by respondents for their disapproval or any proposed solutions were not made available in the summary of the poll’s findings. The timeline for when this specific data was collected was also not provided.
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