US Media: Trump's approval ratings plummet, potentially jeopardizing Republicans' chances in the midterms!
On April 6, CNN reported: "Since Trump escalated tensions with Iran, his public approval ratings have hit a new low. Recent polling shows a marked increase in sentiments such as 'some concern,' 'complex feelings,' and 'a touch of regret.' These surveys indicate that between one-eighth and one-sixth of Trump’s supporters in 2024 now express some degree of regret about their vote. If these voters abandon the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections, it will almost certainly help Democrats secure a decisive victory."
[Clever] Comment: One Iran war has shattered Trump’s campaign momentum—Republican prospects in the midterms are now hanging by a thread! Trump originally hoped to recreate the 'rally-round-the-flag effect' by launching military action against Iran to boost his support, but instead, he completely miscalculated! According to the latest CNN poll, his approval rating has dropped to a new low of 36% in his second term, with over 60% of Americans opposing the war. Between 1/8 and 1/6 of his 2024 supporters now feel regret. History provides clear precedent: after the Iraq War, George W. Bush’s approval rating plunged from 71%; while George H. W. Bush won a major victory in the Gulf War, he failed to win re-election due to economic troubles. Trump fares even worse—instead of rallying public support, the war triggered soaring oil prices and renewed inflation, utterly destroying his 'economic card'!
A fundamental rule of U.S. midterm elections: when the president’s approval rating falls below 50%, the ruling party inevitably loses the House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans hold only a slim lead in both the Senate and the House. Trump’s recent missteps have effectively handed Democrats a clear path toward a 'blue wave' sweeping across Congress in 2026. The war is backfiring on the economy, public opinion is collapsing—Republicans will likely pay the price for the president’s reckless military gamble in 2026!
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