Trump approval ratings hit new record low among moderate Republicans after major policy shift.
1. A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 23% of moderate Republicans now approve of Trump's performance, a 12-point drop from last month, marking the steepest decline within his own party since the 2020 election.
2. The sharp dip is linked to his controversial decision to reverse course on key economic promises, including supporting tariffs on imports that many moderates had opposed, which has sparked internal GOP backlash.
3. For the first time, more moderate Republicans (42%) said they would prefer a different Republican nominee in 2028, signaling potential fractures in Trump’s base ahead of midterm campaigns.
4. Independent voters are also shifting away, with approval falling to 31%, the lowest in two years, driven by frustration over rising living costs and perceived instability in trade policy.
5. Despite the broader dip, Trump's support among hardline conservatives remains steady at 89%, suggesting that while his base holds firm, the disaffected moderate bloc could reshape the party's strategic focus in upcoming primaries.