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A new national poll shows that Black voters are much less likely to support US President Donald Trump. According to The Economist/YouGov's most recent national survey, Donald Trump's approval rating among Black voters has dropped precipitously. The results show a significant shift in political sentiment, which could be critical for the Republican Party heading into the 2026 midterm elections, as per a report by Newsweek.The new Economist/YouGov poll shows that Donald Trump's approval rating among Black voters has dropped from 36% in May to just 11%. Experts say that people are unhappy with the economy, worried about policies, and think that civil rights issues are being ignored. The change might hurt the Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.In May, 22 percent of Black voters said they approved of Trump's performance as president. According to a poll conducted between August 1 and 4 among 1,702 adults in the United States, that figure has now dropped to 11 percent. Disapproval has risen to 84 percent, giving Trump a net approval rating of -73 among Black voters, a stunning 25-point drop since May.The decline has not been a one-time dip. Polls in June and July showed a steady decline, with net ratings of -54 and -64, respectively, before reaching the most recent low.Economic concerns appear to be a significant factor. Black voters' approval of Trump's handling of jobs and the economy fell from 24 percent in May to just 9 percent in August. The drop is even steeper for inflation, where approval fell from 19 percent to 8 percent.According to political analyst Craig Agranoff, the downturn stems from "growing economic dissatisfaction and a perception that his policies do not address their concerns." He observes that Black voters may be feeling the effects of inflation more acutely than other groups, and that the administration's emphasis on issues such as immigration and law enforcement is misaligned with their priorities.Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, adds that symbolic decisions, such as removing the "Black Lives Matter" plaza designation in Washington, D.C., can also have long-lasting effects. When combined with policy positions on affirmative action and other key issues, he claims that these actions contribute to disillusionment.While Trump received 16% of the Black vote in the 2024 election, which is unusually high for a Republican, the new data indicates a return to historically low levels of support. Panagopoulos observes that the most recent figures are "much more closely aligned with Black support for Republican presidents historically."The implications for 2026 may be significant. If the drop continues, it could have an impact on Republican competitiveness in key states where even minor changes in voter turnout and support can swing outcomes.For the time being, Trump's approval ratings among other demographics remain higher, with 47 percent of white voters and 38 percent of Hispanic voters supporting his handling of jobs and the economy. However, the loss of support among Black voters indicates a significant challenge ahead.As policy decisions and campaign strategies are implemented, the coming months will reveal whether this is a temporary dip or a long-term shift in political alignment.It has fallen 25 points since May, to 11 percent approval.Economic dissatisfaction, policy disagreements, and actions perceived as disregarding civil rights priorities are among the reasons given by analysts.
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