Trump's GOP backing declines amid inflation and redistricting push

President Trump's approval rating among Republicans has slipped steadily since the start of his second term, dropping 9 points this week, according to a new poll by The Economist and YouGov. Why it matters: The poll, conducted August 9-11, found that some of Trump's most high-profile current priorities, such as pushing for Republicans to draw more favorable congressional maps and his plans to calm inflation, aren't sitting well with Americans by and large. By the numbers: Trump's support among Republicans and Republican-leaning Americans fell from 92% in January, to 83% this week.Trump's overall net approval rating, or "the percent who approve minus the percent who disapprove", is -12, per the poll.A -12 approval rating, while negative, is higher than the -15 rating he received at this point in his first term.Zoom in: The poll comes as Trump has pushed Texas Republicans to take the unusual move of trying to redraw congressional maps to craft five more GOP seats.Texas Democrats are avoiding their state in an attempt to deny Republicans a quorum, and several blue states are getting behind the idea of starting redistricting battles at home to fight back.Only 16% of Republicans think states should be allowed to redraw more favorable congressional districts, while 57% say they should not.Comparatively, 6% of Democrats think states should be able to redraw districts, 80% say they should not. Zoom out: Americans have been particularly stubborn about one issue: 48% expect inflation to increase in the next six months.That's the most Americans bracing for inflation since October 2023, according to previous polls by Economist and YouGov. Financial anxiety could be affecting consumer spending as Trump's trade war begins to show up in inflation data.The fine print: The opt-in poll surveyed 1,635 U.S. adult citizens, and utilized their party identification as of November 8, 2024. The margin of error for the overall sample is approximately 3.5%. Go deeper: Behind the Curtain: Trump is losing by winningHouse Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

Comments

World news

Canadians are torn about whether to put their elbows up or down in U.S. trade war: poll

National Post

Putin prepares for nuclear war on eve of Trump summit: Russia readys new cruise missile nuke for tests in satellite images after Donald warned of 'severe consequences' if Ukraine conflict continues

about 2 hours ago

A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration

newyorktimes

Comments

Similar News

Trump’s foreign aid cuts have ‘strengthened tyranny’ in Myanmar, rights groups say

Trump-Putin summit live: Starmer warns Ukraine’s borders ‘must not be changed by force’ as he meets Zelensky

Trump’s nominee for Bureau of Labor Statistics was Jan 6 ‘bystander’ outside Capitol, says White House

Zelenskyy to meet with UK's Starmer as Europe braces for Trump-Putin summit

Melania Trump threatens Hunter Biden with $1bn lawsuit over Epstein claim

Trump's ceasefire goal raises stakes of Putin summit

Do you have faith Donald Trump can end the war in Ukraine? Vote in our poll

Putin and Trump have met before. Here’s how those encounters went.

Putin prepares for nuclear war on eve of Trump summit: Russia readys new cruise missile nuke for tests in satellite images after Donald warned of 'severe consequences' if Ukraine conflict continues

Anchorage abuzz ahead of Trump-Putin summit – but ‘please don’t sell us back’

Mapped: What parts of Ukraine does Russia control as Trump suggests land swap for peace?

Inside the remote military base where Trump and Putin will hold historic summit

D.C. religious leaders denounce Trump crackdown as 24/7 federal patrols ramp up

In Trump-Modi standoff, ‘egos’ and missteps fuel resentment

How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

What next for India as Trump-Modi friendship sours?

‘Showtime’s not here yet’: Cincinnati consumers shrug off Trump’s tariffs

As Ukraine battles to hold lines, Trump may find Putin difficult to persuade

DC troop numbers expected to increase as Trump pushes to extend federal takeover despite dropping crime figures

Trump-Putin summit live: US president threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to Ukraine ceasefire

World news

Canadians are torn about whether to put their elbows up or down in U.S. trade war: poll

Fugitive found guilty of rape in Utah after allegedly faking his own death to avoid charges

I’m child-free for a week – it’s made me dread an empty nest

Record number accepted onto first-choice university course on A-level results day

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of front-line speakers

South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim

No one has ever heard of world's second richest woman worth £70billion

Female Fuerteventura tourists left covered in blood as police arrest teen

Putin prepares for nuclear war on eve of Trump summit: Russia readys new cruise missile nuke for tests in satellite images after Donald warned of 'severe consequences' if Ukraine conflict continues

A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration

Flight diverted after skateboard-waving drunk passenger yelled racial slurs, police say

DC man arrested after he’s accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer and calling him a ‘fascist’

Multiple students injured in school bus crash carrying more than 40 kids on first day back to school

Inside the remote military base where Trump and Putin will hold historic summit

US and Russia suggest ‘West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine’

US influencer claims innocence over charges laid for Antarctica plane landing

Mapped: What parts of Ukraine does Russia control as Trump suggests land swap for peace?

I work 25 hours at week while studying at university – I couldn’t afford rent otherwise

We swapped a two-bed London flat for an Italian villa – saving £400 a month

I’m sick of my rich friends pretending that they’re struggling

The best mother-daughter movies of all time

Why people with dementia are at greater risk during a heatwave

Spurs have unveiled a new secret weapon despite Super Cup heartbreak

Reeves inheritance raid would do little to bolster UK finances, warn economists

I’m WFH in a boiling-hot new build – I’ve resorted to sitting in the bathroom

Spain’s 40C summers are here to stay and British tourists can’t take it

How to force Putin to (actually) negotiate on Ukraine

D.C. religious leaders denounce Trump crackdown as 24/7 federal patrols ramp up

Taylor Swift details masters ownership saga on "New Heights" podcast

Florida AG announces ban on "7-OH" products

China braces for heavy rains as Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall

Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary

Barred from Bolivia's elections, ex-leader Morales campaigns hard for invalid votes

Grave by grave, a new project in divided Cyprus tries to mend mistrust

Drug dealers arrested at Spanish holiday hotspot where Jay Slater partied

Sudan Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years, Medical Charity Says

Thursday Briefing: Air Conditioning Politics

How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

Trump-Putin summit live: US president threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to Ukraine ceasefire

Grocery wars! Amazon expands food delivery to 1,000 cities in push to compete with Walmart

DC troop numbers expected to increase as Trump pushes to extend federal takeover despite dropping crime figures

‘Zombie’ rabbits with black horns and mouth tentacles are invading Colorado backyards

Farm animals and pets rushed to safety as Greek wildfire plagues port city

Parents of woman who died in Texas flooding file lawsuit saying campground had ‘history of dangerous flooding’

The Trump-Putin Summit Could Actually Be Helpful

Failed New Mexico state GOP candidate gets 80 years for shootings at Democrats' homes

Cubs’ aggressiveness pays off in 4-1 win over Jays

End Israel's weaponisation of Gaza aid, 100 groups say

N Korea denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border

Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

B.C. couple living in co-op housing facing $920 a month rent increase

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fails to divest his financial holdings and hit with watchdog warning

Trump's GOP backing declines amid inflation and redistricting push

Trump to host Kennedy Center Honors, contemplates celebrating himself

These states have the highest COVID cases right now as "stratus" variant erupts

D.C. man accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent faces felony charges