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

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published September 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM MDT

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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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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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