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MAGA: Why are Trump's most loyal supporters turning against him?
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 02/11/2026, 19:17:55 UTC
Briefing created: 03/11/2026, 06:54:59 UTC
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Briefings
A recent analysis indicates that Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32% just before midterm elections, marking one of the lowest levels for a sitting president. This decline coincides with growing dissatisfaction among his most loyal MAGA supporters regarding the war in Iran, rising costs linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and the Epstein files scandal. The article explores how these factors are eroding the coalition that brought Trump back to power, though specific voter demographics and the exact timeline of the shift remain partially unexplored.
Key points
- Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 32% just before midterm elections, representing one of the lowest levels for a sitting U.S. president.
- Supporters of Trump are increasingly torn between political loyalty and economic reality due to issues like the war in Iran and the Epstein files scandal.
Context
This finding is significant as it suggests a potential fracture within the MAGA coalition that previously secured Trump's return to power. The data points to specific economic and geopolitical pressures as primary drivers of this discontent, challenging the stability of the current political base.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single day prior to the midterm elections and relies on a single journalist's interview with experts rather than comprehensive polling data. The timeline of when these specific issues began eroding support is not fully established, and the exact demographic breakdown of the discontent remains unexplored.
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