{
  "id": 4152722,
  "title": "Donald Trump's Hardcore Support Is Shrinking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/donald-trumps-hardcore-support-is-shrinking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-hardcore-support-shrinking-poll-12382506"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's base of hardcore support is weakening, according to a Newsweek analysis of recent polling data. Among Republicans, the share who strongly approve of his job performance has dropped 14 percentage points since January. While 82 percent of GOP respondents still back Trump in the latest survey, the intensity of their enthusiasm has diminished. This shift matters because Trump's political strength has always relied on both his Republican backing and the depth of their commitment. The analysis indicates that fewer Republicans are now giving him their most enthusiastic endorsement, even as most continue to support him.",
  "summary": "A Newsweek analysis found that the intensity of the president's Republican approval has fallen sharply.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump's hardcore support among Republicans has dropped 14 percentage points since January.",
    "82% of GOP respondents still back Trump, but enthusiasm has diminished.",
    "Fewer Republicans now give Trump their most enthusiastic endorsement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}