Presidents since at least the Carter administration have seen their approval ratings tied to gas prices. But there are signs the correlation may be weakening.
Data: The American Presidency Project ; Chart: Axios Visuals President Trump holds the crown for longest address to Congress on record at 100 minutes in 2025 — and he warned that he might be be primed break that record during his State of the Union Tuesday. The big picture: The annual speech has stretched to ever longer lengths in recent years, not just because of the address but frequent interruptions — applause, heckling — from spectators. Driving the news: Trump said Monday that his speech will focus on the economy as Americans name affordability as a top concern . - "We have a country that's now doing well with the greatest economy we've ever had, most activity we've ever had," Trump said Monday. - "I'm making a speech…