Trump's economy claims clash with voter concerns ahead of midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 02:06 · Archive

High inflation and gas prices have pushed Trump's approval ratings to near-record lows as midterms approach.

President Trump continues to claim the US has 'the greatest economy in history', but inflation is higher and growth lower than under his predecessor Joe Biden. Gas prices have jumped around 50% since a war against Iran started. Seventy-three per cent of Americans view the economy as fair or poor, and Trump's approval ratings on the economy have fallen to near-record lows, creating difficulties for Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

How it is being reported

• High inflation, gas prices push Trump approval ratings down: "The polls are fake," he saysCBS News · 29 Sept, 00:51
• As the US midterms approach, Trump’s boasts on the economy fall flat with votersGuardian World · 28 Sept, 12:00

In this story: Donald Trump · Joe Biden · Iran · United States

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