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Economics4h 4m ago

Blue-collar white voters are seriously doubting President Trump’s handling of the economy.

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Who
President Trump, blue-collar white voters, John McLaughlin, Alex Pfeiffer, Robert Blizzard, Molly Murphy, Tim Spencer, Carl Wallnau, Eva Kemp, Mike Smith, Neil Newhouse
What
Blue-collar white voters are seriously doubting President Trump’s handling of the economy.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:22:35 GMT · 4h 4m ago
Where
Pella, Iowa; Fort Worth, Texas; Orange County, California; Chicago; Minneapolis; New York; Atlanta; Washington; Iowa; Texas; Ohio; Maine; Pennsylvania; Midwest ·
Why
White voters without college degrees have swung from approving of Trump's economic management by significant margins to disapproving by 14 to more than 30 points.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This decline in support among a key demographic could be among the most consequential developments for the 2026 midterm elections, potentially imperiling the Republican party’s chances of retaining control of the House and Senate. Democrats are attempting to capitalize on this shift to compete in historically Republican-leaning areas.

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  1. Economics2h 16m ago
    Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Trump’s handling of the economy, with recent polls indicating a significant shift from previous strong approval to disapproval.
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  2. Economics2h 16m ago
    Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Trump’s handling of the economy, a review of polling by The New York Times shows.
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  3. Economics2h 16m ago
    Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Trump’s handling of the economy, showing an extraordinary swing in polling.
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  4. Economics3h 43m ago
    President Donald Trump has experienced a striking shift in voter sentiment, particularly among blue-collar white voters, regarding his handling of the economy.
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  5. Economics3h 43m ago
    President Donald Trump appears to have lost the confidence of some of his most loyal supporters on the issue Americans care about most.
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  6. Economics3h 43m ago
    President Donald Trump appears to have lost the confidence of some of his most loyal supporters on the issue Americans care about most.
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  7. Economics4h 4m ago
    Blue-collar white voters are seriously doubting President Trump’s handling of the economy, a development that could be consequential in the midterms.
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    Blue-collar white voters are seriously doubting President Trump’s handling of the economy, a development that could be consequential in the midterms.
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