Inflation Tops U.S. Concerns at 35% as Trump Wins Only 24% Approval on Cost of Living
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Updated · Marquette Today · Aug 5
Inflation Tops U.S. Concerns at 35% as Trump Wins Only 24% Approval on Cost of Living
3 articles · Updated · Marquette Today · Aug 5
Summary
A July 22-29 Marquette national poll found 35% of adults named inflation and the cost of living as their top issue, far ahead of the economy at 15% and the Iran war at 10%.
Price pressure drove that ranking: 81% said gasoline prices and 79% said grocery prices had risen over six months, while 69% expected inflation to increase over the next year.
Personal finances remained strained even with slight improvement in broader economic views: 33% said they were living comfortably, down 10 points from June, and 21% said they were struggling.
Trump's overall job approval edged up to 40% from 38% in June, but approval stayed weak on inflation at 24%, gas prices at 21%, the economy at 30% and the Iran war at 30%.
The poll also found Democrats leading the generic House vote 46%-44% among registered voters and 51%-45% among likely voters, while views of Israel and military aid to Israel were broadly negative.
With everyday costs squeezing households, what hidden economic shifts are keeping grocery and gas prices stubbornly high throughout 2026?
As health insurance premiums skyrocket following expired tax credits, how will millions of suddenly uninsured individuals navigate future medical emergencies?
With public trust plummeting, what hidden societal risks are fueling the growing widespread backlash against artificial intelligence and massive data centers?