Trump Voters Turn Away From President as Approval Rating Hits New Low
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a new low, according to a recent University of Massachusetts Amherst poll. Some of his previous voters now show less support, which could affect the Republican Party’s chances in the upcoming midterm elections.Key Facts
- Trump’s approval rating fell to a net -32 points, with 32% approving and 64% disapproving his job performance.
- The poll surveyed 1,000 people from August 21 to 26, 2026, with a 3.5% margin of error.
- 84% of Trump’s 2024 voters said they would vote for him again, down from 94% for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
- Some former Trump voters would choose a third party, not vote, or remain undecided rather than support Trump again.
- Lower presidential approval ratings historically hurt the president’s party in midterm elections.
- Other polls also show Trump’s approval rating below 50%, ranging from -14 to -32 net points.
- Political experts warn that continued low approval could threaten Republican control of the House and Senate.
- The decline in approval is linked to voter concerns about the economy, inflation, and the war in Iran.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
