Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among working-class white voters has dropped to slightly more disapprove than approve for the first time in his second term. This is significant because these voters have been a strong support base for Trump. The change comes amid challenges like the Iran war and economic issues affecting low-income households.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating among working-class white voters is now 49% approve and 50% disapprove.
- This change marks the first time in his second term that disapproval is higher than approval among this group.
- The latest CNN poll was conducted between March 26 and March 30, 2026.
- Earlier polls in 2026 showed higher approval ratings for Trump from this group, with approval percentages over 50%.
- The polling shows a trend of decreasing support for Trump among working-class white voters since early 2025.
- The sample size for the latest poll was 1,201 adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.
