{
  "id": 9946888,
  "title": "Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Flips With White Voters in Red States",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/donald-trumps-approval-rating-flips-with-white-voters-in-red-states",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-flips-white-voters-red-states-12489214"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's approval rating has sharply declined among white voters in six states he previously carried, according to Civiqs polling. The steepest drop occurred in Kentucky, where his approval plummeted by 19 points, falling from 62 percent to 43 percent. This trend is particularly concerning as white voters, especially those without college degrees, have long been a cornerstone of Trump's electoral base. In 2024, Trump secured 57 percent of the white vote, with 66 percent of voters lacking college degrees supporting him, according to NBC News national exit polling. Currently, Trump is underwater in approval ratings in these crucial states, including Alaska, Ohio, and Texas, which all hold key Senate races. As Trump's approval among white voters continues to plummet, these states have become prime targets for Democratic candidates looking to flip the Senate and House in the upcoming midterms. Recent polling indicates that former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola is leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, while Democratic hopeful James Talarico is making strides against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas. Ohio and Arizona have also seen similar declines in Trump's approval among white voters, with close races emerging between incumbent Republicans and Democratic challengers. While the White House maintains that Trump's agenda is creating jobs, cooling inflation, and improving housing affordability, recent national polling suggests a significant portion of voters disapprove of his handling of these issues.",
  "summary": "President's approval flips negative among white voters in six states he won, raising concerns for Republicans before the midterms.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump's approval rating dropped 19 points in Kentucky, now at 43%",
    "Trump underwater in approval ratings in Alaska, Ohio, Texas",
    "Democratic candidates leading in key Senate races in these states"
  ],
  "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."
}