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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Trump losing grip on rural America as economic frustration grows

  • Donald Trump's approval among rural Americans has fallen to 50% in early June, down from 60% in February of last year, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
  • A significant portion, 48%, of rural respondents disapprove of Trump, with only 31% approving of his economic and cost-of-living policies.
  • Rural voters expressed concerns over rising gas prices and increased grocery costs, exacerbated by the U.S.-Iran war's impact on oil and fertilizer trade.
  • The decline in rural support mirrors a broader drop in Trump's overall approval ratings and among key demographics like independents without a college degree.
  • A recent framework to end the U.S.-Iran war offers potential relief through lower gas prices, contingent on sustained peace in the region.

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Rural America turns on Trump: President’s approval rating slips to new low in poll

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