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Economics4h 15m 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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Who
President Trump, blue-collar white voters, John McLaughlin, Robert Blizzard, Molly Murphy, Alex Pfeiffer, Carl Wallnau, Tim Spencer, Eva Kemp, Mike Smith, Neil Newhouse
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:22:35 GMT · 4h 15m ago
Where
Pella, Iowa; Fort Worth, Texas; Iowa; Texas; Ohio; Maine; Orange County, California; Chicago; Minneapolis; New York; Atlanta; Washington; Pennsylvania ·
Why
This shift is driven by persistently high prices for gas and groceries, ongoing inflation, and his focus on foreign affairs, particularly the war in Iran, which have sapped support from this loyal demographic.
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How this affects you

A significant decline in support for President Trump among blue-collar white voters on economic issues could imperil the Republican party's chances in the 2026 midterm elections, potentially leading to losses in both the House and the Senate.

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  1. Economics2h 27m 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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  2. Economics3h 55m 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. Economics3h 55m 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. Economics3h 55m 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. Economics3h 55m 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. Economics3h 55m 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. Currently Reading4h 15m 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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