Map of Trump Approval Rating in Biggest Farming States as Diesel Costs Soar

'Major warning sign': New map reveals big trouble for Trump and the GOP

On Wednesday, Newsweek published a new map charting President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating in the country’s top farm states, and it offers a “major warning sign for Republicans” as the economic situation continues to deteriorate with the midterms looming. With diesel prices hitting historic highs due to Trump’s war with Iran, farmers who make up a key part of the GOP coalition are overwhelmingly negative on the president’s leadership. As Ne…

Map of Trump approval rating in biggest farming states as diesel costs soar

American farmers face new economic pressure as diesel prices surge amid the war with Iran.

Record diesel prices hit at crucial time in key battleground states

The costs of diesel and home heating oil have surged in recent months, particularly hammering states that are critical battlegrounds in November's elections.

US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states

Record US diesel prices are squeezing farmers, fishermen and households just weeks before the midterm elections. Diesel has surged nearly 70% since the Iran war began, crossing $6 a gallon, as disrupted Middle East and Russian supplies tighten the market and turn energy costs into an election issue.