Summary
A new poll shows a decrease in the number of Republicans identifying with the MAGA movement associated with President Donald Trump. The shift comes as more Republicans now identify with traditional Republican values. This change occurs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where the Republican Party aims to maintain control of Congress.
Key Facts
- The number of Republicans identifying with MAGA has decreased by 7 percentage points since April 2025.
- At the same time, those identifying with traditional Republicanism increased by 7 percentage points.
- Currently, 50% of Republicans identify with MAGA, while 50% align with traditional Republican values.
- Recent elections did not favor the Republican Party, including the New York City mayoral election.
- Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene had a public disagreement with Trump and plans to resign from Congress in January 2026.
- The White House Chief of Staff mentioned a strategy change involving President Trump campaigning for the 2026 midterms.
- According to the NBC poll, 58% disapprove of Trump, while 42% approve, showing a slight decline in approval.
- The poll sampled 20,252 adults from November 20 to December 8, with a margin of error of +/- 1.9 percentage points.
