A new CNN poll indicates a notable decline in former President Donald Trump's approval ratings, reaching a low not seen since January 6, 2021. According to analysis from MSNBC's Jen Psaki, a particularly concerning detail for Trump and his supporters is the drop in support among white voters without a college degree.
Psaki stated that Trump is now losing this demographic by 8 percentage points, a deficit that is outside the poll's margin of error. She highlighted the historical significance of this group for Republican candidates, noting that Trump won two-thirds of these voters in three previous presidential elections. For context, Democrats have not secured a majority of this demographic since Jimmy Carter's presidency in 1976.
This shift in a core demographic comes as the Republican party faces crucial midterm elections. Psaki suggested that the decline could be linked to Trump's stated priorities during his presidency, citing examples such as a planned large ballroom at the White House and a renovation of the Reflecting Pool. She also pointed to recent reports of Trump micromanaging details of a renovation at Dulles International Airport.
Trump's focus on projects, often described as elaborate and gilded, and his involvement in minute details of infrastructure projects have been a subject of discussion, with Psaki characterizing his engagement as being "in the weeds."