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Trump Rural Approval Drops to 44% Amid Inflation Discontent

7/28/2026

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Summary

Trump Rural Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump’s rural approval fell to 44% on July 17-20, 2026 Fox News poll, a net –12 rating.
The rating fell 14 points from June’s 51% approval (net +2).
Trump’s overall job approval stayed at 39% in July, one point above his October 2017 low.
Overall voters disapproved of the economy (67%) and inflation (73%).
Rural respondents disapproved of the economy (63%) and inflation (68%) and also disapproved of immigration (52%).

Summary

Trump Faces Inflation

A poll of 2,193 July 22-24 showed 75% say income isn’t keeping up with inflation and 78% say President Donald Trump isn’t focused on lowering prices.
$4 gallon gasoline has led to an $84 fill-up, while a household reports a $145 train pass and a $60 grocery bill for five items.
Michael Grivette, a 75-year-old, said Trump’s tariffs and reshoring push have boosted demand for his business, leaving him better off.

History

Historical Context

After the 1973 Arab oil embargo and Nixon’s price controls, Carter began deregulating domestic oil on April 5 1979, a step driven by the Iranian Revolution that lifted crude prices about 250 % by 1980. The shock spurred major energy reforms, and a similar concern about fuel costs appears in July 2026 polls showing rural support for Donald Trump at 44 %.

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Trump Rural Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump’s rural approval fell to 44% on July 17-20, 2026 Fox News poll, a net –12 rating.
The rating fell 14 points from June’s 51% approval (net +2).
Trump’s overall job approval stayed at 39% in July, one point above his October 2017 low.
Overall voters disapproved of the economy (67%) and inflation (73%).
Rural respondents disapproved of the economy (63%) and inflation (68%) and also disapproved of immigration (52%).

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