Trump’s Core Support Eroding, Pollster Says
Trump's white non-college voters deserting him, pollster warns. New data shows sharp drop in support.
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.
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.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
