Full Breakdown
Mothers Turn Away: New Poll Shows Sharp Drop in Support for Donald Trump
7/21/2026, 12:55:31 AM
Core Findings
A poll released by Echelon Insights indicates that support for President Donald Trump among mothers has fallen by nearly 30 points since July 2025. The survey found a net approval rating of –20 among mothers, compared with an overall net rating of –23 across all voters. Sixty-two percent of mothers believe the economic situation will worsen, and 60 percent disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
Poll Methodology & Key Numbers
The poll surveyed 1,004 likely voters between July 9 and July 13, 2025, with a margin of error of ±3.6 percentage points. Fifty percent of mothers said they voted for Trump in 2024, while 48 percent selected Kamala Harris. Although 54 percent of the mothers identified as Republicans, only 37 percent described themselves as primary Trump supporters. Eighty percent of mothers indicated they intend to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Economic Policies Cited by Respondents
Respondents linked their budget concerns to several administration actions: the ongoing war in Iran, tariffs on imported goods, the removal of health-care cost protections, increased barriers to Medicaid, and the expiration of the student-loan payment freeze. The survey notes that mothers, who typically manage household finances, are especially sensitive to rising costs of living.
Official Response
President Donald Trump addressed a Mother’s Day luncheon with “Angel Moms” and Gold Star Mothers in the White House Rose Garden on May 08, 2026, urging attendees to “turn up the music” after his remarks. No direct comment on the poll results was recorded in the coverage.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentators argue that the decline in maternal support coincides with Trump’s continued focus on issues such as the 2020 election-fraud narrative, which they describe as an “obsession” that diverts attention from voters’ economic concerns. The article suggests that this emphasis may further erode his standing among parents ahead of the midterms.
