Donald Trump's Approval Rating Plunges With White Evangelical Christians
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among white evangelical Christians dropped from 69% in January 2026 to 64% in April 2026, according to a new poll. Although their support remains strong, this decline signals a weakening in a key group that helped him win the 2024 election.Key Facts
- A poll by NPR/PBS News/Marist showed 64% of white evangelical Christians approve of President Trump in April 2026, down 5 points from January.
- White evangelicals made up 27% of voters in the 2024 election and backed Trump by 82% to 17%.
- The net approval rating (approval minus disapproval) among this group dropped 10 points from plus 40 in January to plus 30 in April 2026.
- Trump’s net approval with white evangelicals has declined 21 points since February 2025, when it was plus 51.
- Overall, Trump’s approval rating among all adults in April 2026 was 37%, with 59% disapproving.
- White evangelical Christians remain more supportive of Trump than the general public or independents.
- This group is important because they vote in large numbers and have consistently supported Trump in three election cycles.
- The decline does not indicate a major loss of support but suggests a trend worth watching for future elections.
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