Polls Show Trump Losing White Working-Class Support on Economy
Polling shows Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen 30 points among white working-class voters, raising Republican concerns about losing congressional control.
- President Donald Trump faces declining support from white working-class voters on the economy, with CNN polling showing his approval among this demographic dropped from 66% in 2018 to 57% now.
- Amid the Iran conflict, inflation recently rose above 4% for the first time in three years, and some Americans report the cost of filling a Chevrolet pickup truck has risen to around $140 from $90.
- Recent surveys from Fox News, CBS, and The New York Times show Trump's approval ratings ranging from 33% to 47%, while 44% of non-college-educated white voters now favor Democratic congressional candidates, up from 30% in 2018.
- Republican pollster John McLaughlin warned that white blue-collar voters are essential for Republicans to keep control of Congress, while Democratic pollster Molly Murphy called the shift in voter sentiment striking.
- Trump dismissed concerns about Americans' financial situations in the Oval Office this past week, as his $350 million super PAC, MAGA Inc., launched its first statement since the 2024 election.
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