A national poll finds inflation/prices are now the single top issue for Americans (31%), while approval of Trump's handling of inflation diverges sharply within his party: ~75% of self‑identified MAGA Republicans approve versus only ~32% of non‑MAGA Republicans. Independents and Democrats also show broad disapproval, producing historically weak net approval numbers for Trump on inflation and overall job performance.
— If inflation remains the dominant voter concern and non‑MAGA Republicans turn against Trump's economic stewardship, the Republican coalition and general‑election dynamics could shift, changing who policymakers court and which economic remedies gain traction.
2026.05.05
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Economist/YouGov poll (May 1–4, 2026): 31% say inflation/prices is their top issue; Trump handling of inflation approves 25%/disapproves 69%; MAGA Republicans 75% approve vs non‑MAGA Republicans 32% approve.
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