Harry Enten: Trump's Handling of Inflation is an 'Abject Disaster'

Trump's Approval on Inflation

• 📉 Harry Enten describes President Trump's current standing on inflation as an 'abject disaster', with his net approval underwater by 25 points.
• 🎯 This is a significant shift from last year when Trump was trusted on inflation by a margin of nine points, the issue that helped him win the 2024 election.

Inflation as a Key Election Issue

• 📊 Inflation remains the top issue for voters at 34%, significantly higher than the economy at 16% and Medicare/Social Security at 14%.
• ⚠️ Voters perceive that Donald Trump has 'taken his eye off the ball' regarding inflation, contributing to his negative approval ratings on the subject.

Impact on Republican Party

• 🏛️ The negative sentiment towards Trump on inflation is transferring to House Republicans, potentially jeopardizing their ability to hold onto seats in 2026.
• 📈 In 2022, Republicans led by 13 points on trust regarding inflation; now, Democrats hold a slight lead, representing a nearly 15-point shift.
• 🔄 This current dynamic is a stark reversal from just three years ago when Democrats were in the positive and Republicans in the negative on the issue of inflation.