What led to President George H. W. Bush's decline in popularity after it reached an all-time high after the Persian Gulf War?

Among the factors that slowed George Bush's popularity are rising taxes and rising fuel prices.

Explanation:

George HW Bush was President of the United States of America between 1989 and 1993, during his tenure various events of great importance took place, such as the end of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf war.

In 1992 he launched his political campaign for a 2nd term, however, his popularity had decreased due to the increase in taxes during the last year, to the criticism he received about the handling of the Persian Gulf War and the recession that was entering the country. He also received criticism about the increase in fuel prices as a direct result of the Gulf War.

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