Is Trump dragging Republicans down?
It’s the Democrats who have mostly had to answer questions about electability this midterm season, but why are there so few questions about the “E” word for the other side? Gas prices are still skyrocketing. A number of Republican candidates, such as Ohio Rep. Max Miller and former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who’s running […]
A recent poll shows that former President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a historic low of 33%, causing concern among Republicans and their supporters. On the latest episode of America, Actually, host Astead Herndon spoke with conservative influencer and MAGA movement stalwart CJ Pearson about the reasons behind this decline in support, especially among younger voters who helped Trump secure his 2024 victory.
Pearson, who is 24 years old, explained that despite Trump’s achievements in areas like border security and reducing the cost of everyday items, issues like the Iran war and his statements regarding inflation and financial concerns are causing some Republicans to question his leadership. Pearson believes that if Republicans want to win the midterms, they need to pivot back to talking about economic affordability – a key issue for voters – and emphasize the president's accomplishments while addressing the concerns that have caused Trump’s support to wane among his base.
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