'Never been lower': Trump's approval among Republicans rapidly declining due to this issue

13 August

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, in Henderson, Nevada, U.S. October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A recent Economist-YouGov survey revealed Wednesday that President Donald Trump's approval among Republicans and Republican-leaning voters has slipped markedly — from 92 percent in January down to 83 percent this week, marking a 9‑point decline.

Axios highlighted in a report published Wednesday that economists and pollsters alike point to economic anxiety as a key factor behind dwindling confidence.

"The decline is driven by a 17-point plunge among independents, who give the president a 29 percent approval rating. His numbers with the group have never been lower," the report said.

Moreover, nearly 48 percent of Americans now anticipate that inflation will rise over the next six months, the highest level of inflation concern since October 2023. The timing of the poll, as Trump rolls out these policy priorities, suggests that public sentiment may reflect both economic unease and skepticism toward redistricting efforts.

This decline in support comes as at a time when Trump's political brand and strategic moves are under scrutiny.

Meanwhile, Trump has pushed for an unusual mid‑cycle redistricting effort — normally conducted only after each decennial U.S. Census — to redraw congressional maps in Texas well ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Mid‑decade redistricting is rare, but not prohibited by law, and critics say this move is driven by his “fear of declining popularity and the risk of losing the House majority.”

The poll, conducted from August 9 to 11, is based on an opt-in sample of 1,635 U.S. adults, whose party identifications were based on their status as of November 8, 2024. The reported margin of error is approximately 3.5 percent.

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