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Trump's Approval Dips Among Key White Working-Class Voters

4/4/2026

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A CNN poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval among white working-class voters turned negative for the first time in his second term, 49% approving, 50% disapproving.
These voters have been crucial to his electoral success.
Trump's overall approval stands at 36%, with 61% saying his policies are steering the country in the wrong direction.
The decline among white working-class voters signals potential challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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A CNN poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval among white working-class voters turned negative for the first time in his second term, 49% approving, 50% disapproving.
These voters have been crucial to his electoral success.
Trump's overall approval stands at 36%, with 61% saying his policies are steering the country in the wrong direction.
The decline among white working-class voters signals potential challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms.