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MAGA: Why Trump's most loyal supporters are turning against him?

MAGA: Why Trump's most loyal supporters are turning against him?

France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
2 lis 2026, 19:34News
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Just one day before the midterm elections, President Trump's approval rating stands at 32%, one of the lowest ever recorded at this stage of a presidency.

Is Trump losing the support of the very coalition that brought him back to power? Discontent is growing beyond Democratic voters as some of Trump's most loyal supporters face a dilemma between political loyalty and economic reality.

Growing discontent

The war in Iran, rising costs linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, unfulfilled 'America First' promises and other controversial issues, including the Epstein files scandal, are widening the rift between Trump and his electoral base.

Can he regain control of the diverse coalition that makes up MAGA?

France 24 journalist Stella Elgersma

Expert analysis

FRANCE 24 journalist Stella Elgersma spoke to MAGA and Republican experts to explore how the movement has evolved, what its supporters want and what is driving their discontent.

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