CNN’s chief data analyst didn’t mince words on what a new poll could mean for President Donald Trump and Republicans. A new poll showed that President Donald Trump's approval rating is 41 points underwater on the cost of living. Americans also ranked the cost of living as the most important issue for them ahead of the midterms, followed by crime, healthcare, and immigration. Win McNamee/Getty Images“This, my dear friends, is just a political nightmare waiting to happen for the Republican party come the midterm election,” Enten said. Karoline Leavitt on XAfter Democrats focused on affordability messaging and secured decisive victories in high-profile races last year, Trump initially dismissed the issue as a “hoax.”

Source: CNN March 19, 2026 19:51 UTC