From Newsweek · · 1m 30s
Trump's Approval Drops Among Conservatives
Trump's approval among very conservative Americans fell 8 points to 76% as midterms approach.
In brief
Trump's approval among very conservative Americans fell 8 points to 76% as midterms approach. Trump's approval among very conservative Americans dropped from 84% to 76% in September, signaling potential midterms concerns. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Approval Drops
President Donald Trump’s approval among very conservative Americans fell from 84 percent in July to 76 percent in September.
Possible Explanations
Political scientists identified economic pressures and the Iran war as potential reasons for the decline.
RNC Response
The Republican National Committee rejected claims of broader conservative voter decline, citing growing enthusiasm after the convention.
Enthusiasm Shift
Voting likelihood increased among very conservative respondents while overall enthusiasm declined slightly.
Economic Concerns
Approval of Trump’s handling of inflation and the cost of living stood at 19 percent, with the economy at 28 percent.
Iran War Rating
Approval of Trump’s handling of the Iran war dropped to 26 percent in September.
Midterm Impact
Reduced motivation among conservatives could affect close congressional races through lower turnout rather than switching votes.
White House Stance
The White House emphasized Trump’s 2024 election victory as a stronger measure of public support than current approval polls.
Polling Methodology
Marquette’s September survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points, with 1,023 adults interviewed.
What It Means
Lower approval may reduce conservative voter turnout in midterms without shifting them to Democrats.
What to remember
Trump's approval among very conservative Americans dropped from 84% to 76% in September, signaling potential midterms concerns.
