‘Shocking’: Trump’s approval is slipping fast in 15 of his own states, not just the blue ones you expect
Donald Trump’s approval ratings are sinking fast—and not just in blue states. A new analysis from The Economist reveals that Trump is now underwater in 15 states he won in 2024, including all seven crucial swing states. But here’s the kicker: this data was collected before Trump unilaterally launched a military strike on Iran —without approval from his full administration or Congress, an act many now fear could spiral into World War III.
The Numbers Are Bad—And They’re About to Get Worse
Let’s break it down. Trump’s net approval rating is now -11 in Michigan, -12 in Nevada, -8 in North Carolina, -13 in Wisconsin, -12 in Arizona, -12 in Pennsylvania, and -6 in Georgia—all battleground states that decided the last election. But it doesn’t stop there. Even redder states like Texas (-8), Ohio (-6), Utah (-5), Missouri (-2), and Florida (-3) are now showing net disapproval. These are not just statistical blips—they’re clear signs of political decay.
Despite his Electoral College win in 2024, Trump’s hold on the public appears to be slipping. In all, 15 states he carried just months ago have turned against him. And that was before he bypassed the very government he’s supposed to lead to launch airstrikes that could drag America into another endless war.
A President Playing with Fire—and Losing Support Fast
Earlier this morning, Trump authorized a military strike on Iran—a reckless, unsanctioned move that has already triggered a political firestorm. Multiple senior officials have expressed shock that the strike was launched without full cabinet consensus. Half of the Republican Party is reportedly outraged. GOP lawmakers who backed him in 2024 are now publicly distancing themselves, and a chorus of critics are calling for investigations.
If Trump’s approval was fragile before, this foreign policy blunder could be the tipping point.
The Polls Don’t Lie—America’s Tired of the Chaos
Newsweek’s latest tracker shows Trump with a net approval of -4 (47% approve, 51% disapprove), already down two points in just one week. The Economist’s own numbers are even more brutal: -12 net approval, compared to -7 at the start of June.
The trend is clear across the board:
- YouGov/Economist (June 13–16): 41% approve, 54% disapprove.
- Morning Consult (June 13–15): Approval down to 46%, disapproval up to 52%.
- J.L. Partners (June 16–17): Steady approval at 46%, but disapproval jumped 11 points since February.
- Reuters/Ipsos (June 11–16): Disapproval climbed to 54%.
- HarrisX/Harvard (June 11–12): Approval slid to 46%, disapproval rose to 50%.
Yes, a few outliers like RMG Research and Fox News show minor gains—but those are within the margin of error and already outdated by today’s events in Iran.
“No Kings” Protests and the ICE Raids Aren’t Helping Either
Trump’s approval had already been eroded by his latest anti-immigrant blitz: mass ICE raids, wrongful deportations like that of Maryland resident Kilmar Ábrego García, and a hardline immigration agenda that has triggered the nationwide “No Kings” protest movement. Even among Republicans, there’s growing fatigue with the chaos, cruelty, and confusion.
His unpopular “Liberation Day” tariffs didn’t help either—sending prices soaring and stoking economic instability in states that used to support him.
Is This the Beginning of the End?
With America on the brink of another war, the economy rattled by policy whiplash, and 15 red states now rejecting him, the writing is on the wall. Trump’s iron grip on the GOP is weakening, his credibility abroad is in tatters, and even longtime allies are jumping ship.
Are we witnessing the beginning of the fall of the United States? One chaotic decision at a time, Trump is pushing the nation toward isolation, conflict, and internal collapse.
His approval numbers today already look bad. Give it a few more days—and they may look catastrophic.
For more. - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/donald-trumps-approval-rating-crashes-in-15-key-states-that-us-president-won-in-2024/
