# Trump's Approval Drops Among Conservatives

> Trump's approval among very conservative Americans fell 8 points to 76% as midterms approach.
- Title: Trump's Approval Drops Among Conservatives · Newsweek
- Summary: Trump's approval among very conservative Americans fell 8 points to 76% as midterms approach. trump, conservative, approval · reported by Newsweek.
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-most-conservative-americans-12461281
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump's approval among very conservative Americans dropped from 84% to 76% in September, signaling potential midterms concerns.