Trump's Approval Drops, GOP Faces Midterm Challenges

0:00On March 27, President Donald Trump's approval ratings have slid steadily since his second term began last January. He started with 52 percent overall support, but by late February amid the start of the Iran war, it fell to 42 percent and now sits at 40 percent. His handling of the economy has taken an even bigger hit, dropping from 43 percent approval to just 29 percent. High living costs and the ongoing Iran conflict are fueling the downturn. Those prices have jumped to nearly $4 a gallon on average, worsening public frustration. These economic wolves follow a pattern where Democrats outperform Republicans by 13 percent on average in this year's special elections compared to the 2024 presidential race. Trump's core Republican supporters remain loyal, with 86 percent backing the military action in Iran and 80 percent approving his. But broader public support lags at 39 percent for the war and 34 percent for his approach.

1:01Independence, who helped him win in 2024, now show growing opposition. At recent conservative events near Dallas, party leaders voiced alarm over November's mid-term elections. They stressed the need to hold Congress to protect their agenda on immigration, tariffs, and spending cuts, warning of Democratic gains leading to. Good luck. With the Iran war stretching on and prices staying elevated, Trump's challenges could reshape Republican fortunes just months from those key midterms. I'm Corey with the story. That's your global news update, AI-powered and always on.