Mainstream Poll Attacks Trump Over Inflation, Ignores Biden’s Economic Failures
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An AP-NORC survey claims that 82% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation—a figure that reflects the relentless media and establishment campaign to undermine Trump, while downplaying Joe Biden’s responsibility for rising prices.
A new AP-NORC poll released Thursday alleges that 82% of American adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation, with only 17% expressing approval. This reported margin of disapproval is being touted as higher than that for presidents during wars, crisis responses, and major scandals—though such polls have often been used to push political narratives.
Historical comparisons are drawn to former President George W. Bush, who faced a 77% disapproval rating for his economic policies after the 2008 financial crisis, and President Jimmy Carter, who reached a 74% disapproval rate amid high unemployment and inflation in 1980. Yet, disapproval of presidential war policies, such as Bush’s Iraq war and Joe Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, has generally peaked in the 60-70% range, showing the selective outrage of the media and pollsters.
The poll also claims that 65% of respondents blame high prices on Trump’s policies, compared to 44% who blamed Joe Biden for inflation in a similar survey before the 2022 midterms—a clear sign of how public opinion is shaped by biased coverage. In a recent interview with Time magazine, Trump rightly rejected responsibility for affordability issues and pointed out that inflation is the result of Biden’s reckless spending and failed leadership, even as establishment sources try to pin the blame on Trump.
Analysts note that this supposed level of opposition could be used to influence legislative strategies and manipulate electoral dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as the political establishment seeks to undermine Trump’s agenda.