Trump sank the GOP in 2026. He could do it again in 2028
Judging by their choices since this month’s Democratic sweep, both the White House and congressional Republicans are vastly underestimating the party’s risk in 2028 if President Donald Trump remains as unpopular as he is now. Dazed Republicans picking through the wreckage of their losses may console themselves with the thought that Trump’s dire approval ratings … The post Trump sank the GOP in…
In November 2026, voters across the United States dealt a significant blow to the Republican Party, following the Democratic Party's sweeping victory. Given President Donald Trump's dismal approval ratings, it is highly likely that the GOP will face even greater challenges in the 2028 presidential election if Trump remains unpopular. While outgoing presidents have historically impacted the election of their successors, Trump's current unpopularity suggests a much more significant risk for the party.
Data from the most recent Voter Polls conducted for CNN and other media organizations by SRSS indicates that a massive majority of voters who disapproved of Trump's performance — usually at least 80% of them — voted against Republican candidates in this month's election. Former GOP pollster Whit Ayres emphasized that this widespread repudiation of Republican candidates is directly linked to Trump's poor leadership.
Historically, when a president is unpopular, their party has often suffered in the subsequent election to replace them. However, there are exceptions where presidents have managed to recover, adjust their course, or benefit from changing circumstances. However, Trump's current situation appears far less favorable. He is locked in a prolonged conflict with Iran and has further alienated voters by appointing Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.
Miller's ideological extremism will likely continue to drive Trump's policies, further alienating disenchanted voters.
House Republicans' response to their losses has been equally disappointing, with the party choosing pugnacious Rep. Jim Jordan as their new leader. Despite Jordan's opposition to Trump's policies, there is little evidence to suggest that the party has learned any valuable lessons from the midterms. As former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt cautioned, Trump is likely to double down on the very policies and style that drove voters away in 2026, making it even more challenging for the party to rebound in 2028.
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