Donald Trump’s declining popularity deepens Republican midterm woes

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Recent polling shows that 78 % of Americans say the Trump administration is not focused enough on lowering prices, the highest level since the war with Iran began. The sentiment cuts across the electorate, with 85 % of independents and 58 % of Republicans sharing the view. Analysts note that the trend has been steady throughout Trump’s second term and that the president has been unable to reverse it, even as he campaigned in the swing state of Michigan.

The poll findings are echoed by broader political commentary: Republicans are reported to be less enthusiastic than Democrats about voting in the upcoming midterms, and internal GOP tensions have surfaced over Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act, a voting‑restriction bill that lacks Senate support. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is described as being in a "weird spot" because complying with Trump’s demand could damage his leadership credibility. Together, the polling data and intra‑party disputes underscore growing concerns that the Republican Party faces a bleak outlook in the 2026 midterm elections.

Entities: CBS News · Donald Trump · John Thune · Republican Party · SAVE America Act · Sam Stein

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[● 3 SOURCES] 78 % of Americans say the Trump administration is not focused enough on lowering prices. (poll)
[● 2 SOURCES] Republicans are less enthusiastic than Democrats about voting in the upcoming midterms. (analysis)
[● 2 SOURCES] 85 % of independents think the administration is not focused enough on lowering prices. (poll)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Senate Majority Leader John Thune is in a “weird spot” because complying with Trump’s demand could damage his leadership. (report)
[● 2 SOURCES] 58 % of Republicans think the administration is not focused enough on lowering prices. (poll)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump demanded the Senate cancel recess to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting‑restriction bill with no path to passage. (report)
[● 2 SOURCES] Polls indicate that the Republican Party’s prospects in the 2026 midterm elections are heading toward a “doom” scenario. (analysis)