Overview
- CNN’s Harry Enten said Trump’s inflation standing is the worst he has seen, citing a CNN/SSRS poll that puts the president at a net minus 48 on the issue.
- The same survey found 77% of Americans say Trump’s actions have raised the cost of living in their communities.
- Enten noted that 55% now name the economy and cost of living as their top issue, up from 42% in January.
- Asked if Americans’ finances are motivating his talks to end the Iran war, Trump said “Not even a little bit,” a remark analysts said could deepen his political risk.
- Coverage ties recent jumps in gas and producer prices to U.S.–Iran hostilities that started in late February, framing the price pain as a driver of voter anger.