Each of them says more or less the same thing: Trump’s approval ratings on a wide range of issues are on a steady downward trajectory. In February 2018, for example, Trump’s approval rating likewise lurched between 36% and 40%. Donald Trump took a substantial hit to his term recently as the Supreme Court rebuked his planned tariffs. More than anything else, the stacking of the court with right-wing ideologues animates and delights Trump’s base. Trump’s hardcore Maga base may stay home in the mid-terms — which have a traditionally low turnout — but they’re unlikely to vote Democrat under any circumstance.

Source: Irish Examiner February 28, 2026 01:31 UTC