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Economics3h 50m ago

Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a review of polling by The New York Times.

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Who
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What
Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a review of polling by The New York Times.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:10:25 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
United States, Iowa, Pella, Fort Worth, Texas, Pennsylvania ·
Why
This shift is driven by persistently high prices for gas and groceries, ongoing inflation, and Trump's comments on the economy such as "I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation."
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How this affects you

The decreased support from a demographic that has been a cornerstone of Trump's political coalition could significantly imperil the Republican Party's chances in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, potentially leading to losses in the House and Senate. Democrats are attempting to capitalize on this shift by aiming to compete in previously Republican-leaning areas.

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    Blue-collar white voters are, for the first time, seriously doubting Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a review of polling by The New York Times.
  2. Economics5h 18m 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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  3. Economics5h 18m 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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  4. Economics5h 18m 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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  5. Economics5h 18m 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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  6. Economics5h 18m 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. Economics5h 38m ago
    Blue-collar white voters are seriously doubting President Trump’s handling of the economy, representing an extraordinary swing among white voters without college degrees between his first midterm election and now.
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