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Political consultant on how the cost-of-living is affecting Trump's approval rating

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published September 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political consultant Sarah Longwell about Trump's low approval rating and high gas prices, as affordability shadows the approaching midterm election.

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