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Trump Blames GOP Leaders as Approval Holds at 33%

8/10/2026

Center

Trump Blames GOP

President Donald Trump told Punchbowl News interview released on August 7, 2026 that Republican voters are angry at GOP congressional leaders, not at him.
Center coverage cites polls showing Trump’s approval in the low-30s and Democrats ahead of Republicans on the congressional ballot by six to eight points.
A Quinnipiac poll July 23-27 recorded 32 % approval and 58 % disapproval of Trump’s job performance.
Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC holds about $400 million in cash.

Left

Trump Blames GOP

U.S. President Donald Trump told Punchbowl News on August 7, 2026 that Republican voters blame GOP congressional leaders, not him.
He blamed GOP lawmakers while ignoring his 33-35% approval rating and the Iran war’s rising costs for Americans.
August polls showed Trump’s approval at 33-35% and a RealClearPolling net of –19.1%.
War raised gas $1 per gallon and Trump pledged MAGA Inc.’s $400 million to fund Republicans.

Blindspot

The Iran war, which President Trump initiated in February, has killed at least 18 U.S. service members and pushed gasoline prices up by about $1 per gallon, according to the left-leaning sources.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Trump Blames GOP

President Donald Trump told Punchbowl News interview released on August 7, 2026 that Republican voters are angry at GOP congressional leaders, not at him.
Center coverage cites polls showing Trump’s approval in the low-30s and Democrats ahead of Republicans on the congressional ballot by six to eight points.
A Quinnipiac poll July 23-27 recorded 32 % approval and 58 % disapproval of Trump’s job performance.
Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC holds about $400 million in cash.

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