Poll shows Trump’s core supporters growing angry and losing approval in key states

Analysts cite a new poll of Trump supporters that shows the president’s net approval falling into negative territory in four red-state strongholds—Alaska, Ohio, Iowa and Texas—where he won by double digits in 2024. Iowa registers the deepest decline at a 17-point deficit. Roughly 60% of those surveyed disapprove of his economic policies, with half labeling their disapproval as strong.

Critics compare this to historical Democratic approaches that promised government checks after restricting jobs, a tactic now being employed by Trump, according to one outlet columnist. The polling, discussed on The New Republic’s Daily Blast podcast, also highlights growing pessimism about his handling of the war with Iran. While Trump continues to tout internal polling that suggests otherwise, the external data point to an unraveling of his base. The findings underscore a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.