Trump Polling Shows Republicans Turning on President Ahead of Midterms

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump's overall approval rating remains slightly above 30 percent, but his support among independents has dropped to 25 percent, with a significant 86-point decline in net approval since before the 2024 election.
• Trump's approval within the Republican Party has also declined by 14 points since March, with one in six of his previous voters indicating they would not support him again, signaling potential trouble for the GOP in upcoming midterm elections.
• Polls reveal widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of key issues, including the cost of living crisis, where only 17 percent approve, and foreign policy, with just 34 percent supporting his strikes against Iran and 82 percent doubting his claims that the war will soon end.
• These negative perceptions of Trump are impacting Republican candidates nationwide, as polls show voters prefer Democrats over Republicans by nearly 12 percentage points, accompanied by a notable enthusiasm gap favoring Democrats in the midterm elections.
• Despite these challenges, the Republican Party remains financially strong and plans a major advertising campaign to support candidates, though Democratic strategists express confidence that economic concerns and opposition to the Iran war will influence voter behavior.