White working-class voters turn from Trump as wallets shrink
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- White working-class voters, a key demographic for Donald Trump, are increasingly dissatisfied due to rising inflation.
- A recent poll shows 54% of non-college-educated white voters disapprove of Trump's performance, a significant increase from previous years.
- This decline in support, particularly in swing states like Ohio, poses a serious warning for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Donald Trump's core support among white working-class voters is eroding, primarily driven by frustration over escalating inflation. A recent CBS-YouGov poll revealed that 54% of white voters without college degrees disapprove of Trump's job performance, a sharp rise from 32% in February of the previous year and 45% in February of this year.
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The Washington Post characterized this trend as a "serious warning sign" for the Republican Party as they aim to mobilize these voters for the midterm elections. Trump previously enjoyed a significant lead, over 30 percentage points, among this demographic in both the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. A drop in their support could severely impact the Republican Party, especially in closely contested states like Ohio, which was a Republican stronghold in 2024 but is now seeing a tight race for governor between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
The commission has completed the necessary arrangements for a smooth return of pilgrims scheduled to commence on Friday, 5 June 2026.
Sources suggest Trump's focus on international issues, such as the war in Iran, has disappointed voters who expected him to prioritize domestic job creation. Austin Keiser, an international union representative in Ohio, reported that union members regret supporting Trump due to high living costs and stalled projects. Peggy Leff, a welder who voted for Trump three times, expressed her dismay to the Washington Post, noting that "gas prices were low and I had plenty of money in the bank" during Trump's first term, unlike now. She questioned his focus on external affairs like Iran, wondering if it truly benefits Americans.
The commission has completed the necessary arrangements for a smooth return of pilgrims scheduled to commence on Friday, 5 June 2026.
Inflation is hitting American households hard, with the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rising 3.8% year-over-year in April, the highest in three years. Even after excluding volatile energy and food prices, the core PCE increased by 3.3%. While household income rose, inflation-adjusted disposable income has fallen for two consecutive months. Economists note that consumers feel the pinch of rising living costs due to fuel prices, with limited opportunities to earn enough to compensate, a sentiment reflected in consumer confidence indexes. The national average gasoline price reached $4.56 per gallon in late May, a four-year high.
The commission has completed the necessary arrangements for a smooth return of pilgrims scheduled to commence on Friday, 5 June 2026.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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