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Fresh Poll Data tied to voter sentiment on inflation is painting a troubling picture for Donald Trump. New survey results suggest his approval on handling rising costs has dropped to unprecedented levels—worse than his predecessors at their lowest points.

During a recent segment on CNN, anchor John Berman expressed visible disbelief while discussing the latest figures with chief data analyst Harry Enten.

The numbers, sourced from Ipsos polling, indicate that Trump’s net approval rating on inflation has plunged significantly deeper into the negative than in more challenging moments faced by past presidents.

Details on Poll Data

According to Enten, inflation remains the top issue for American households, consistently ranking as the most pressing financial concern in national surveys. Despite inflation rates being lower than their peak in 2022, public dissatisfaction appears to be intensifying rather than easing.

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Poll Data Reveals Major Drop in Trump Approval

Breaking down the data, Enten noted that Trump is currently “49 points underwater” on inflation. In polling terms, this means that the percentage of Americans who disapprove of his handling of inflation exceeds those who approve by 49 percentage points—a gap rarely seen in modern presidential metrics.

For comparison, Joe Biden—whose presidency was heavily impacted by inflation spikes—reached a low of 43 points underwater in Ipsos polling. Even Jimmy Carter, who governed during a period of severe economic instability in the late 1970s, did not record approval deficits as steep as Trump’s current standing.

Enten emphasized the significance of the disparity. He pointed out that current inflation levels are roughly one-third of what they were during Biden’s peak crisis in mid-2022. Despite that improvement in economic indicators, public perception of Trump’s performance is notably worse.

Inflation: Public Perception vs. Economic Reality

Berman pressed further during the segment, questioning how voters reconcile inflation being their top concern while simultaneously expressing such deep dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of it. The exchange underscored a broader political dynamic. Sometimes what people believe does not always align with the real economic data.

At one point, Berman reacted bluntly to the comparison, calling the numbers “staggering.” Enten confirmed the analysis without hesitation, reinforcing that the data sets reflect a uniquely negative moment in presidential polling history.

The findings arrive amid broader political developments, including Trump’s controversial nominations and continued media scrutiny, which may also influence voter attitudes beyond economic metrics alone.