Harry Enten Says More Americans Blame Trump For Higher Gas Prices Than They Did Under Bush, Obama, Biden
CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten reported that a record 77% of Americans blame President Donald Trump for high gas prices following the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. This level of blame exceeds that directed at former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden during similar economic conditions. Notably, majorities of Republicans, independents, and Democrats all attribute the rising gas prices to Trump's actions.
- ▪77% of Americans blamed Trump for high gas prices after Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026.
- ▪This is higher than the 71% who blamed Bush in 2005, 64% who blamed Obama, and 70% who blamed Biden at their peaks.
- ▪A Reuters poll cited by Enten found 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and a majority of Democrats blame Trump for rising gas prices.
- ▪Gas prices rose over 47% since the start of the conflict, with the average price at $4.39 per gallon as reported by AAA.
- ▪64% of Americans do not believe the Iran war is worth the higher gas prices, according to a CNBC-cited poll.
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Media Harry Enten Says More Americans Blame Trump For Higher Gas Prices Than They Did Under Bush, Obama, Biden [Screenshot/CNN] Nicole Silverio Media Reporter May 01, 2026 3:59 PM ET May 01, 2026 3:59 PM ET Nicole Silverio Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten said Friday that more Americans blame President Donald Trump for high gas prices than his past three predecessors.
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