A new national survey is raising fresh questions — and stirring plenty of debate — after suggesting that some Americans believe President Donald Trump is responsible for rising prices.
The poll, released Monday, highlights just how divided the country remains on the issue of inflation, even as many households continue battling cost-of-living pressures.
Poll Claims Voters Blame Trump for Rising Prices
According to the Yahoo/YouGov survey conducted in late November, 49% of respondents claimed Trump has increased prices, while only 24% say he has lowered them. Another 17% believe prices are about the same, and 10% say they’re unsure.
Yet despite the polling narrative, federal economic data paints a different picture. The Consumer Price Index shows inflation sitting at 3% year-over-year as of September, far below the levels America endured under Democrat leadership before Trump returned to the Oval Office.
Partisan Divide Couldn’t Be Clearer
The breakdown reveals a massive political split — one that often reflects media messaging more than reality.
- Independents:
54% say Trump raised prices, while just 18% believe he lowered them.
This suggests that many independent voters are still hearing mixed or misleading economic messages from mainstream outlets. - Democrats:
A staggering 86% blame Trump for higher prices, while just 1% credit him with reducing them.
For Democrat voters, Trump is still the convenient go-to scapegoat for every economic challenge. - Republicans:
53% say Trump helped lower prices, and only 12% think he raised them.
Conservative voters—especially those over 50 who remember Trump’s strong pre-Biden economy—remain confident in his ability to bring stability back.
Trump Refocusing on Inflation, Cost of Living
As the cost of groceries, gas, and utilities remain a top concern for families and retirees, President Trump has once again made affordability, energy independence, and economic stability central themes of his agenda.
Democrats, meanwhile, are scrambling to rebrand themselves as the party of “affordability” after months of campaign setbacks and voter frustration over rising costs.
Survey Details
The poll included 1,684 American adults and was conducted from November 21–24, with a 3-point margin of error.