Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among lower-income Americans has dropped significantly, according to recent polls. This change could affect Republican chances in upcoming elections, as working-class voters are a key part of Trump's support base.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating among Americans earning less than $50,000 has dropped.
- A CNN/SSRS poll from January 2026 showed 38% approval and 60% disapproval among this group.
- By March 2026, approval fell to 29%, and disapproval rose to 70%.
- This decline leads to a net approval change of minus 41 points in March.
- The polls involved over 1,200 adults and had a sampling error of about ±3 percentage points.
- Working-class voters are crucial to Trump’s political base, especially in industrial and rural areas.
- The shifts are occurring amid an uncertain economic outlook and ongoing international conflicts.
