Politics● ElevatedSep 28 · Sep 28, 2026, 11:51 PM
High inflation, gas prices push Trump approval ratings down: "The polls are fake," he says
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High inflation and high gas prices due to the war with Iran have pushed President Trump's approval ratings on the economy to near-record lows, which is causing headwinds for Republican candidates running this November. Nancy Cordes reports.
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