Trump's evangelical support drops to 52% in new poll, raising midterm concerns

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted from June 3‑8 2026 of 4,531 U.S. adults found that former President Donald Trump’s approval rating among evangelical voters fell to 52%, down from 61% in August 2025 and far below the 82% he secured from this group in the 2024 election. Overall, Trump’s approval across all Americans stands at 35%, with economic worries, higher gasoline prices and the ongoing war in Iran influencing public sentiment.

The decline is seen as a warning sign for the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats are hoping to gain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Analysts note that evangelical voters have long been a core Republican constituency, and a sustained dip could affect voter mobilization and turnout in key races.