Trump’s electoral promises to reduce life costs may be turning against them: high prices bother everyone, regardless of who is in power.
A inflation It was one of the factors that dictated the erosion of support to Joe Biden as president of the US, and may soon dictate the same destination to Donald Trump.
Signs of wear and tear begins to become visible as prices continue to weigh in the pocket of Americans.
According to recent data cited by, 83% of Republicans still approve of Trump’s leadership, but general perception of their economic management is becoming worse and worse.
Almost half of the population – 48% – believes inflation will increase over the next six months, the highest value since October 2023. pessimism It coincides with the first effects of the trade war launched by the Trump administration, which are already reflected in increases in the prices of essential goods and raw materials.
The most recent polls, released by, point to growing discontent. In July, 61% of Americans admitted disapproving how Trump is dealing with inflationand more than half criticized their policies for employment and the economy. Analysts warn: high prices bother everyone, regardless of who is in power.
The warning that inflation, which has ranged around 3% since mid-2023, remains above the target of 2% and shows no signs of descent. Trump’s pressures on Federal Reserve President Jerome Powell, to lower interest rates, may, according to critics, have the opposite effect and further feed the prices. At the same time, increased public expense and the maintenance of commercial tariffs also do not help relieve the problem.
Trump’s electoral promises to reduce life costs may be starting to turn against them. As Biden realized, punctual improvements in inflation rates are not enough to change the perception of voters, who want a return to price levels prior to the pandemic – something that only one recession could provide.
A recent Moody’s Analytics report cited by Trump’s policies enhances economic growth and aggravate inflation, although without provoking full recession. Already among the Latin electorate, traditionally decisive, Dissatisfaction grows: A third of those who voted for Trump last year admits not to support Republicans in the 2026 interchals, especially due to the persistent weight of the cost of everyday purchases.
