Eseandre Mordi
● Tymofiy Mylovanov recently pointed to new polling showing President Trump's economic standing has cratered. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) disapprove of his cost-of-living management, with only 27% approving—a stark reflection of ongoing frustration with inflation and household bills.
● Despite Fed rate cuts and White House pledges to ease prices, Americans aren't buying it. Groceries, rent, and energy keep climbing faster than paychecks, squeezing families and deepening dissatisfaction.
● Trump's overall approval sits around 40%, down from 42% in early October. While some voters still appreciate his trade posture and deregulation push, most feel his administration hasn't delivered real inflation relief.
● The government shutdown—now the second-longest ever—adds to the uncertainty, though only 20% of respondents say they're actually angry about it. Most report minimal personal impact, suggesting fatigue rather than fury as the 2026 elections approach.
● Notably, 73% still support extending health insurance subsidies even if it increases the deficit—showing that economic stress hasn't killed appetite for social programs.
Eseandre Mordi
