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Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
The Reuters/Ipsos poll found 50% of rural Americans approved of Trump in June, down from 60% in February as gas and food costs climbed.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump's approval among rural Americans dropped to a new low of 50%, while disapproval rose to 48% from 60% shortly after he took office.
- Trump historically performed strongly in rural areas, winning voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in 2020, according to an exit poll analysis by Pew Research Center.
- Rising food costs and record diesel prices aggravated by the Iran war are straining rural households, as approval for Trump's handling of cost-of-living issues sits at just 31% with 61% disapproving.
- Frustrated by high food prices, Bryan Shaver, an insurance agent in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, warned that economic dissatisfaction threatens Republican support in upcoming midterm elections.
- Data from the National Household Travel Survey shows rural residents travel an average of 30 miles daily, making them uniquely exposed to gas price spikes while facing broader concerns about data center water usage.
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In less than two years, there has been a 10% drop in approval among voters in rural areas. The approval rate of the entire population (35%) is also close to historical minimums.
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Trump’s support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
WASHINGTON — Brian Rauch has felt the squeeze of higher gas prices on his 30-mile (50-km) drives from his home in rural Stevensville, Montana, to the doctor’s office. He has also noticed food prices going up and, as an Air Force veteran, sees little rationale for the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. These are among the reasons the 42-year-old increasingly disapproves of the performance of President Donald Trump, the man he voted for in the last three p…
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 27%
C 27%
R 46%
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