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Trump’s 19% Independent Approval Spurs GOP House Angst, Immigration Softening

7/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval fell to 19% among independents and 34% in a YouGov poll.
Quinnipiac poll conducted July 23-27 gave U.S. President Donald Trump 32% approval and 22% among independents.
Sen. Jim Justice warned that the slump threatens the GOP’s chances to keep the House.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) urged moderating immigration enforcement to win back Hispanic voters, noting that Jaime Florez said Hispanics remain uneasy with the implementation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval fell to 19% among independents and 34% in a YouGov poll.
Quinnipiac poll conducted July 23-27 gave U.S. President Donald Trump 32% approval and 22% among independents.
Sen. Jim Justice warned that the slump threatens the GOP’s chances to keep the House.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) urged moderating immigration enforcement to win back Hispanic voters, noting that Jaime Florez said Hispanics remain uneasy with the implementation.