Rural American voters express economic discontent with Trump

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off than when President Donald Trump returned to office, according to a new AP-KFF poll released on September 23. The survey reveals significant economic frustration among a traditionally Republican-supporting demographic, potentially affecting Trump's standing in the 2026 midterm elections.

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How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

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About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when Trump returned to office, according to a new survey that points to economic frustration among a key group that has backed him and other Republicans in recent elections apnews.com/article/rura... About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to offi

Economic frustrations chip away at Trump’s rural support: Survey

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President Trump’s approval ratings among rural voters are taking a hit as concerns mount about rising living costs across the country, according to survey results published Wednesday. While about half of respondents in the new KFF/Associated Press poll expressed support for the president’s overall job performance, 57 percent said they disapproved of how Trump has...

Economic frustrations chip away at Trump's rural support

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Economic frustrations chip away at Trump's rural support President Trump’s approval ratings among rural voters are taking a hit as concerns mount about rising living costs across the country. AP Photo/George Walker IV While about half...