From Rolling Stone · Jack Crosbie,Ryan Bort · · 1m
Trump's Republican Support Crashing
New polls show Republicans turning against Trump as his approval drops among independents and party members.
In brief
New polls show Republicans turning against Trump as his approval drops among independents and party members. Trump's approval among Republicans fell 14 points since March, with one in six former supporters unlikely to re-vote. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Trump's Approval Plummets
Trump's overall approval rating hovers just above 30 percent but his approval among independents is anemic at 25 percent.
“Trump's approval among independents is an anemic 25 percent”
Republican Support Drops
Trump's approval among Republicans fell 14 points since March with one in six former supporters unlikely to re-vote.
“one in six people who voted for him would not vote for him again”
Net Approval Shift
Trump's net approval among independents shifted 86 points in the wrong direction since before the 2024 election.
“his net approval among independents has shifted 86 points in the wrong direction”
Economic Handling
Only 17 percent of voters approve of Trump's handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
“only 17 percent of voters (including a minority of Republicans) approve of Trump's handling of the cost-of-living crisis”
Iran Policy
Only 34 percent of voters approve of Trump's strikes against Iran.
“only 34 percent of voters approve of Trump's strikes against Iran”
Midterm Impact
Voters would rather elect a Democrat to Congress over a Republican by almost 12 percentage points.
“voters would rather elect a Democrat to Congress over a Republican, by almost 12 percentage points”
Party Strategy
Republicans plan an advertising blitz to boost support despite Trump's nationwide negative impact.
“the GOP has far more cash on hand and is planning an advertising blitz in the coming weeks”
The short version
Trump's approval among Republicans fell 14 points since March, with one in six former supporters unlikely to re-vote.
