From bad to worse for Trump and his base | CNN Politics

Republicans are starting to fret about their base’s lack of enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Those voters were already disproportionately less likely to vote in elections not featuring Donald Trump, and now the GOP has to contend with the president being more unpopular than ever.

And a new CNN poll drives home the problem: Large portions of Trump’s base are feeling disillusioned over more than a few of his choices lately.

Across a bevy of questions — on subjects ranging from the economy to the Iran war to Trump’s self-enrichment and efforts to makeover Washington — large percentages of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents are registering discontent. As in, often 30%, 40%, 50% or more.

Overall, the CNN poll shows 30% of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents disapprove of Trump.