Trump voters expressing regret as gas prices stay high and consumers struggle
Cracks are showing in Trump's base as gas prices stay high, supply problems hit retailers, and even three-time Trump voters publicly regret their vote — bad for Trump politically, bad for consumers economically.
- Gas prices are still around $4.50, squeezing households across the country.
- A longtime Trump voter from Hawaii called in to say he now sees Trump as a con man who broke his promises.
- AutoZone is reportedly warning managers of motor oil shortages, with supply possibly dropping 40% and prices going up.
- Big consumer companies like Walmart, Applebees, and Planet Fitness are signaling that shoppers are running out of money.
- Trump lost his trade fight with China and his Iran conflict, and looked like the weakest person in the room next to Xi and tech executives, while bragging about stock highs and the new reflecting pool.
Outlook: Voter frustration over prices and shortages is likely to grow, putting more political pressure on Trump heading into the midterms.