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Trump’s GOP Backing Drops, Kentucky Primary Upset

5/21/2026

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Center

Trump Approval Drops

Republican approval of President Donald Trump’s economic handling fell to 63% in May, down from 78% before the Iran war.
Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary.
Recent polls place Trump’s overall approval at roughly 35%-37%, with 21% of Republicans disapproving.
About 80% of Republicans approve Trump’s immigration policies, his most popular issue among the base.

Right

Voters Decry Gas

Eighty-six percent of voters say rising gasoline prices are a problem, with half calling it a major issue.
National gasoline prices rose to $4.55 per gallon, roughly a 50 % increase since the Iran conflict began.
Voters blame the surge on factors like President Donald Trump’s policies, oil companies, and regulations.
Ninety-one percent cite the Iran war as the main cause, with Trump’s approval at 39%.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized that about 80% of Republicans approve of Trump’s immigration policies, an angle not mentioned in the Right summary.
Center coverage also noted Trump-endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein’s primary victory over Rep. Thomas Massie, illustrating intra-party influence, which the Right summary does not address.

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Trump Approval Drops

Republican approval of President Donald Trump’s economic handling fell to 63% in May, down from 78% before the Iran war.
Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary.
Recent polls place Trump’s overall approval at roughly 35%-37%, with 21% of Republicans disapproving.
About 80% of Republicans approve Trump’s immigration policies, his most popular issue among the base.

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