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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets 15 Points Among Conservatives

8/10/2025

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President Trump's approval rating among conservatives has plummeted by 15 points from July to August, as revealed by The Economist/YouGov polls. Discontent over his trade and immigration policies is fueling this decline, raising concerns about Republican support in the upcoming November 2026 midterms. The shifting tides of Trump's popularity could reshape the political landscape.

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President Trump's approval rating among conservatives has plummeted by 15 points from July to August, as revealed by The Economist/YouGov polls. Discontent over his trade and immigration policies is fueling this decline, raising concerns about Republican support in the upcoming November 2026 midterms. The shifting tides of Trump's popularity could reshape the political landscape.