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Trump's Approval Among Evangelicals Plummets Amid Controversies

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing discontent among Christian conservatives after controversies involving Easter posts and Pope Leo XIV.
Conservatives blame inaction on abortion-pill policies and rising prices for groceries and gasoline.
Polls show white evangelicals' approval dropping from 69% to 58% in a year.
Experts warn that failing to address these issues could reduce GOP turnout in the upcoming midterms.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing discontent among Christian conservatives after controversies involving Easter posts and Pope Leo XIV.
Conservatives blame inaction on abortion-pill policies and rising prices for groceries and gasoline.
Polls show white evangelicals' approval dropping from 69% to 58% in a year.
Experts warn that failing to address these issues could reduce GOP turnout in the upcoming midterms.