Trump Is Losing Ground With White Working-Class Voters on the Economy
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In the 2018 midterm elections, President Trump's unpopularity led to significant House seat losses for Republicans, though the party gained ground in the Senate thanks to support from working-class white voters.
- Since then, Trump’s support among blue-collar white voters has sharply declined, with many now doubting his economic leadership for the first time.
- Polling data reveals a significant drop in Trump’s approval on economic issues among white voters without college degrees, a key demographic in his political base.
- This erosion of support among a traditionally loyal group could have major implications for the 2026 midterm elections, according to political strategists from both parties.