THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Anger over Prices Goes Nuclear as Fresh Polls Show Him Tanking
Nov 20, 2025
Timothy Noah, a staff writer at The New Republic, dives into the troubling decline of President Trump's approval ratings amidst rising inflation and tariffs. He critiques Trump's denial about economic hardships and his bizarre rants against the Fed. Noah explains the potential repercussions of a recession and how Trump's refusal to acknowledge mistakes may alienate voters further. They also discuss how fear within Trump's administration stifles honest governance, potentially setting the stage for a political downward spiral.
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Tariffs Are Driving Inflation
- Timothy Noah links rising prices directly to Trump's tariff-driven policy rather than typical presidential influence.
- He argues tariffs systematically raise consumer costs because they target countries, not domestic goods.
Polls Show Economic Approval Collapsing
- New Marquette and Marist polls show Trump's economic approval collapsing, especially on inflation and cost of living.
- Noah warns that cost-of-living approval at 28% is politically perilous because it's central to voters.
Recession Could Lower Prices — At Cost
- Noah says tariffs make Trump an exception among presidents by directly affecting inflation.
- He cautions the only likely way to lower prices quickly is a recession, which would harm the economy politically.