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Trump Faces Supermajority Disapproval on Gas Prices
Trump's gas price handling disapproves 73% of likely voters as midterms near.
In brief
Trump's gas price handling disapproves 73% of likely voters as midterms near. 73% of likely voters disapprove of Trump's gas price handling, a record low for his approval heading into midterms. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Gas Prices Disapproval
73 percent of likely voters disapprove of Trump's handling of gas prices.
Midterm Election Context
Midterm elections are 13 days away with Trump's approval rating at the lowest point of his second term.
Polling Methodology
A New York Times /Siena University poll surveyed 3,494 voters October 12-19.
Approval Ratings
36 percent of likely voters approve of Trump's job performance, 59 percent disapprove.
Historical Context
Nate Cohn compared Trump's approval to Harry Truman's in 1946, the lowest for any president heading into midterms.
White House Response
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended Trump's record citing tax cuts, border security and job growth.
Economic Disapproval
64 percent of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, up from 53 percent in September 2025.
Republican Strategist View
Brendan Steinhauser said cost of living, gas prices, housing and healthcare are piling on Republicans.
Economic Outlook
75 percent rate national economic conditions as fair or poor, including 51 percent who call them poor.
Issue-Specific Disapproval
69 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living, 61 percent disapprove of tariffs.
Iran War Disapproval
65 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the war in Iran, a key issue for Republicans.
Third Way Analysis
Jim Kessler blamed Trump for economic issues, saying tariffs and Iran War were his ideas alone.
Historical Comparison
Cohn compared the political environment to 2006, when Bush's approval sank amid Middle East war and gas prices.
Party Trust Gap
Voters trust Democrats over Republicans on healthcare by 20 points and cost of living by 15 points.
Voting Preferences
47 percent of voters would rather vote for a candidate who provides a check on Trump.
Here's the gist
73% of likely voters disapprove of Trump's gas price handling, a record low for his approval heading into midterms.
