Trump’s Economic Grip on Working-Class Voters Is Slipping Fast

Washington D.C., Sunday, 14 June 2026.
A dramatic shift is underway: white working-class voters, once Trump’s staunchest supporters, now disapprove of his economic handling by up to 30 points—a complete reversal from 2018. With inflation stubbornly high and wages stagnant, this pivotal demographic is abandoning the GOP’s economic message just months before the 2026 midterms. The erosion of support, particularly in industrial heartlands, could reshape the election landscape and force Republicans to rethink their strategy.