A Politico-sponsored poll conducted for Politico by Public First reveals that cost-of-living concerns are reaching into the base of former President Donald Trump. The survey finds that 37% of Trump voters from the 2024 election say the cost of living is the worst they remember. By comparison, 46% of Americans overall share that view, underscoring how inflation anxiety has become a broadly felt issue. The poll also asks respondents to assign responsibility for higher prices; 25% say Trump is to blame.
The findings were reported on December 4, 2025, by Politico (via Public First) and were subsequently covered by Yahoo News and HuffPost.
The results suggest that affordability remains a potent political issue even among Trump’s supporters. Supporters and the White House frame the crisis differently—some blaming rising costs on the current administration, others questioning whether there are policy prescriptions that could reverse the trend. Campaign messaging is likely to keep focusing on economic concerns as voters weigh the cost of living alongside other issues.
As with any poll, interpretation should consider the sample size, methodology, and timing. The data point about blame is part of a broader conversation about perceptions of inflation and policy impact, rather than a definitive judgment on policy proposals.
With affordability looming large, pollsters say campaigns may continue to frame the cost of living as a decisive factor in voter sentiment and political support.
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