Trump’s Core Support Eroding, Pollster Says

Trump's white non-college voters deserting him, pollster warns. New data shows sharp drop in support.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A key voter group that once fueled Donald Trump’s political success is showing signs of drifting away, according to a CNN analyst who warned the shift could undermine his leadership.

Harry Enten, a CNN data analyst, highlighted that white non-college-educated voters—central to Trump’s campaigns—have turned against him, with his approval rating among this group now in negative territory. This marks a significant decline from earlier in his presidency, where he led by 25 points over Kamala Harris.

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Enten noted that Trump’s reliance on this demographic is greater than any previous Republican president, and their current disaffection has left him at an all-time low with this group. He linked the shift to economic concerns, pointing to a dramatic drop in support on inflation, which was a major factor in Trump’s re-election in 2024.

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