Trump's approval ratings have completely cooled off! A new nationwide poll has revealed critical data showing his support among independent voters has plummeted to the lowest level since his return to the White House, marking his worst performance among moderates in this series of surveys. With the 2026 midterm elections drawing ever closer, this result undoubtedly casts a shadow over his political future.

In this survey, 70% of independent voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance, while only 27% approve—resulting in a net approval rating of minus 43. Experts refer to this figure as the "event horizon" in political polling, meaning that once an incumbent president falls this far, the chances of recovery are virtually nonexistent. Moreover, this is not a short-term fluctuation: just a year ago, his net approval among independents was minus 11. In just one year, it has dropped by 32 percentage points—the data clearly reflects growing disillusionment among moderates.

Economic issues have become the biggest drag. Rising living costs and high gas prices have fueled sustained voter dissatisfaction. His net approval on economic matters stands at minus 29; 67% disapprove of how he handles cost-of-living concerns; and his net approval on gasoline prices is minus 39—all record lows for him, even worse than during the peak of the pandemic in his first term.

Trump’s core base remains solid: Republican supporters within the MAGA movement still back him at 100%. But relying solely on this base cannot fill the massive gap left by declining moderate support. The White House continues to assert that the president’s achievements are significant, and Trump himself claims he doesn’t care about polls. However, the stance of independent voters is clear: this is not a mere temporary shift in public opinion but a direct rejection of his governing style. Future trends in the economy and energy prices will directly affect whether he can retain moderate support—and ultimately determine the outcome of the midterms.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860404585639178/

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