Trump Approval Ratings Hit Historic Low as Republican Base Fractures Over Trade War Fallout
In a seismic shift for the GOP, President Trump's approval has plummeted to 39%—a 12-point drop in three weeks—driven by exodus among core supporters. Internal polls show 28% of "strong Republicans" now disapprove of his tariff escalation, citing rising consumer costs and stock market volatility. This collapse marks the sharpest intra-party erosion since the 1974 Nixon resignation, threatening legislative momentum for Q3 tax reforms. Wall Street analysts project a 6% GDP contraction if this base disaffection persists through key battleground states. For CEOs, this signals imminent policy gridlock and potential acceleration of impeachment proceedings—reshaping the regulatory landscape before 2025 fiscal planning.