Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) highlighted a shifting political narrative around the economy, saying that Americans favor Democrats over Republicans on economic issues despite the surge in inflation during Joe Biden’s tenure.<\/p>\n
Greene Puts 9% Inflation Against Fox News Poll<\/p>\n
Greene, on Thursday X post, pointed to 9% inflation under Biden while arguing Republicans are “failing so badly on cost of living and domestic issues” that a Fox News poll shows Americans prefer Democrats on the economy. Greene wrote, “Take into consideration that under Biden\/Kamala and full Democrat control, we hit 9% inflation.”<\/p>\n
Take into consideration that under Biden\/Kamala and full Democrat control we hit 9% inflation. <\/p>\n
But under Trump\/JD and Republicans, they are failing so badly on cost of living and domestic issues that on a Fox News poll Americans prefer Democrats on the economy. https:\/\/t.co\/P2fi3s7rtu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Marjorie Taylor Greene \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@mtgreenee) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Don’t Miss:<\/p>\n U.S. inflation surged to a four-year high in March, driven by rising energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran war. The annual inflation rate soared from 2.4% in February to 3.3% in March, the highest since May 2024.<\/p>\n Fox News Poll<\/p>\n A new Fox News poll, released on Wednesday, signaled that sour views on the economy are shaping the political map heading into November, with Democrats holding a narrow advantage in the national House preference question. The survey also found majorities blaming President Donald Trump\u2018s economic approach for making conditions worse rather than better.<\/p>\n Fox News results show 73% rate the economy negatively, 60% say their own finances are in bad shape, and 70% think the economy is deteriorating. Even with a partisan split in perceptions, the survey suggests the pessimism is widespread enough to create headwinds for Republicans in competitive House districts. Overall, 56% said Trump’s policies are hurting the economy, compared with 28% who said they are helping.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a0Think you’re saving enough for your kids? You might be dangerously off \u2014 see why<\/a><\/p>\n On the generic House ballot, 52% said they would support the Democratic candidate in their district, compared with 47% for the Republican. Motivation to vote also leaned Democratic in the poll’s snapshot, with 68% of Democrats saying they are “extremely” motivated versus 60% of Republicans.<\/p>\n Cost-Of-Living Pressures Dominate<\/p>\n The survey found that day-to-day expenses are the major headwinds, with majorities calling grocery, gas, healthcare, and housing costs a major problem for their families. Gas prices stood out with 60% surge, nearly double the 33% in September 2025, and 89% calling it at least a minor problem.<\/p>\n When respondents were asked to name the country’s top issue, economic concerns dominated: 43% pointed to inflation or the economy overall. Other issues, such as political leadership\/corruption, the war with Iran, political divisions, and immigration, drew smaller shares.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, gasoline prices posted their largest single-month increase since the Bureau of Labor Statistics first published the series in 1967, surging 21.2% in March as the conflict disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n Image via Shutterstock\/ Philip Yabut<\/p>\n Read Next:\u00a0<\/p>\n UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily<\/a>, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets.<\/p>\n Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga:<\/p>\n