Trump Approval Ratings Drop Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Approval ratings for Donald Trump have plummeted two years into his second term, threatening the diverse, working-class coalition that secured his 2024 victory. As the United States prepares for midterm elections, key demographics including Latino and Black voters, young men, and farmers report growing disillusionment.

This decline is driven by a cost-of-living crisis, rising agricultural costs, and U.S. involvement in a war in Iran. Voters have expressed specific grievances regarding the economic impact of the White House tariff regime and trade wars. Additionally, aggressive operations by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement have alienated Latino and Christian voters.

Supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., feel the administration failed to deliver on promises to remove food chemicals. While some former supporters are shifting toward Democratic candidates, others remain conservative but feel betrayed by the failure to uphold America First promises. The Republican Party now faces the challenge of maintaining these demographics while the Democratic Party attempts to convert disillusioned voters.