Trump Approval Falls to 39% as 52% of Republicans Oppose Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Updated · Forbes · May 28
Trump Approval Falls to 39% as 52% of Republicans Oppose Anti-Weaponization Fund
4 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 28
Emerson’s latest poll put Trump at 39% approval and 55% disapproval, his lowest reading in the firm’s monthly tracking and down from 40% in April.
The same survey found unusual resistance inside his base: 52% of Republicans and 45% of MAGA supporters opposed the Justice Department fund tied to claims of government victimization.
That erosion comes alongside broader drag from the Iran war and the economy, with multiple recent polls showing voters souring on Trump’s handling of inflation, cost of living and foreign policy.
Gas prices have risen about 50% since the Iran conflict began, and several surveys show majorities blaming Republicans or Trump’s administration, reinforcing a wider slide in his second-term standing.
The weakness is spilling into politics beyond Trump’s personal ratings: Emerson’s May poll showed Democrats holding a 9-point lead on the generic congressional ballot ahead of the midterms.
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