Trump voters are not pumped about voting in the midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Key Points:

• A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows voters who supported Kamala Harris in 2024 are significantly more enthusiastic about voting in the November midterms than those who backed Donald Trump, with 48% of Harris voters "very enthusiastic" versus 30% of Trump voters.
• The poll indicates a potential shift among men, a key demographic for Trump, who now favor Democrats over Republicans by 43% to 39%, signaling possible erosion of Republican support.
• Trump’s approval rating remains low at 32%, with declines across major demographic groups including Hispanics, men, rural and suburban voters, and evangelicals, amid growing concerns over the cost of living and the war with Iran.
• Cost of living is the top issue for voters, followed by democratic values and immigration, while enthusiasm among Republicans is dampened by doubts about the voting process and dissatisfaction with both parties.
• Despite Republicans maintaining a slight edge among voters aged 50 and older, the overall enthusiasm gap favors Democrats, posing challenges for Republican turnout efforts in the midterm elections.