Why Trump’s plummeting approval ratings are even worse than they look

Aug. 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Two recent polls show that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are dropping as low as they ever have for him. But more striking still are signs that his hardcore base is dissipating — which could affect turnout in the midterm elections and render the MAGA brand less potent over time. A

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