--- title: "Poll: Most Americans blame Trump for high prices" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/poll-most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/poll-most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/poll-most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/poll-most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-01T12:25:26.961Z" source_reported: "2026-10-01T11:22:58.000Z" updated: "2026-10-01T12:25:26.961Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-01T12:15:11.816793+00:00" --- # Poll: Most Americans blame Trump for high prices *A new AP-NORC poll indicates growing weariness over the president's economic policies ahead of midterm elections.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to an AP-NORC poll, and 24 outlets reported on it. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets used digests, and only one provided a full report. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a new low and widespread blame, which the digests largely support. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Most Americans blame President Donald Trump for high prices, according to a new AP-NORC poll. - About two in ten Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, the poll found. - The poll suggests growing weariness with Trump's policies as midterm elections near. - One outlet reported on the detention of a former American Chamber of Commerce board member in Myanmar. A new poll indicates that most Americans hold President Donald Trump responsible for high prices. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that approximately two out of ten Americans approve of Trump's economic management. The findings suggest increasing dissatisfaction with his policies as the midterm elections approach. ## Disagreement on specific poll findings While most reports agree on the general findings of the AP-NORC poll regarding blame for high prices and approval of Trump's economic handling, the specific approval rating varies. The digest from My Mother Lode, The Record (Troy), KULR-TV, WV News, Leader-Telegram, KTBS, and The Seattle Times state that only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of his handling of the cost of living. However, the digest from Sun-Sentinel states that just 26% approve of Trump's handling of the economy overall. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated, centre-rated, or right-rated digests mention the detention of a former board member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, which was reported by Washington Top News. ## Who covered it Shares of the 22 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 46% (10) - Centre: 49% (11) - Right: 5% (1) 3 of 25 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-01T12:15:11.816793+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-01T13:00:29.395Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with the finding that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for high prices. These reports highlighted that the poll signals growing weariness over the president's policies as midterm elections approach. They also noted that only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of his handling of the cost of living. The digest from the Associated Press stated that Americans are deeply frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy and rising prices, with most panning his performance and blaming his policies as higher costs threaten his party's chances in November. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports focused on the AP-NORC poll's finding that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for high prices. They reported that only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of his handling of the cost of living, and that the poll signals growing weariness over his policies ahead of the midterm elections. The digest from Washington Top News also included a report on the detention of a former board member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar. ### Right - The single right-rated report led with the headline "Trump's cost-of-living ratings sink as US voters fume before midterms." Its digest stated that a new AP-NORC poll shows Americans sharply disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of prices and the economy. It added that the findings deepen pressure on Trump before the midterms, noting that even some Republicans voice frustration. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 11 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 10 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11184151/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Daily Camera](https://dailycamera.com/2026/10/01/trump-high-prices-midterms-poll) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new poll finds - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/10/01/trump-high-prices-midterms-poll) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new poll finds - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/10/01/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-video) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices, new AP-NORC poll finds - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/trump-economy-approval-poll-high-prices-midterms-ptag-3007337-2026-10-01) — Trump's cost-of-living ratings sink as US voters fume before midterms - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-12843217) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-12843217) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll/article_f9eada3d-e09d-57d1-a1d3-739d2bd449bf.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [WV News](https://wvnews.com/newsfeed/politics/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll/article_08ac345c-40ea-54f5-a7fa-05bd792d8cb2.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [SooLeader.com](https://sooleader.com/michigan-news-ap/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-12843226) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Leader-Telegram](https://leadertelegram.com/elections/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll/article_669416a3-66a5-508a-82dd-fac9873cae73.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [KTBS](https://ktbs.com/news/business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll/article_4b573d7c-d7a5-56c0-8a18-35b6f891d714.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/trumps-economic-approval-hits-a-new-low-ahead-of-midterms-as-most-blame-his-policies-for-higher-prices-ap-norc-poll) — Trump’s economic approval hits a new low ahead of midterms as most blame his policies for higher prices: AP-NORC poll – WTOP News - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_74df07bb-fc6e-57ae-b71a-ac7405bd9d34.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/trumps-economic-approval-hits-a-new-low-ahead-of-midterms-as-most-blame-his-policies-for-higher-prices-ap-norc-poll) — Trump's economic approval hits a new low ahead of midterms as mos - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/trump-economy-approval-trump-midterms-8d5809758a31b29c73f4351a8008147c) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/10/01/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/10/01/nation/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Sun-Sentinel](https://sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/01/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_5fcfa338-6ec3-59f1-9336-34619c9fb045.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_0e3a1515-ccdf-5178-adbc-1457b5beacc1.html) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/10/01/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices-as-midterms-approach-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as midterms approach, a new AP-NORC poll finds ## Questions **What does the new AP-NORC poll say about Americans' views on President Trump's handling of the economy?** The poll indicates that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for high prices and disapprove of his handling of the economy. Only about two in ten Americans approve of his performance in this area, signalling growing weariness with his policies. **How do the poll results relate to the upcoming midterm elections?** The poll suggests that the current economic sentiment and dissatisfaction with President Trump's policies could impact his party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections. The findings indicate a potential voter frustration that may influence election outcomes. **Did all reports agree on the exact approval rating for Trump's economic handling?** No, there was a slight variation in the reported approval rating. While most digests stated about 2 in 10 Americans approve, one digest reported that just 26% approve of Trump's handling of the economy overall. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/poll-most-americans-blame-trump-for-high-prices. 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