Trump Voters Turn Against President Over Rising Prices, GOP Faces Midterm Backlash
A shocking new focus group reveals that Trump supporters in North Carolina are abandoning the President over his failed economic promises, potentially spelling disaster for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
The brutal reality check comes from a recent survey of 14 Trump voters in the critical swing state, where only three still approve of his job performance. Even more damning: all 12 remaining participants say they're more worried about the economy now than when Trump took office.
"Out of Control" Administration Losing Base
These aren't liberal critics or mainstream media talking heads. These are Americans who cast their ballots for Trump in 2024, now watching their purchasing power evaporate under his watch.
One participant blasted Trump's policies as "out of control," while another said the President "hasn't kept his word." The disconnect between Trump's promises and economic reality is hitting hardworking Americans where it hurts most: their wallets.
The focus group, conducted by Engagious, Axios and Sago, reveals a growing rift between Trump and the everyday Americans who believed in his vision of economic prosperity.
Age Concerns Mirror Biden Criticism
In a twist of irony, Trump voters are now voicing the same concerns about their chosen candidate that they once leveled at Joe Biden. Reports of Trump struggling to stay awake during meetings have reached these voters, raising questions about his fitness for office.
"If falling asleep was wrong for other presidents, it's concerning for him as well," one voter stated, echoing conservative criticisms of Biden's mental acuity.
Kitchen Table Issues Trump Policy Awareness
While most participants couldn't identify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or weren't aware of military operations in the Caribbean, they're laser-focused on what matters most: the cost of living crushing American families.
This mirrors the lesson Democrats learned the hard way in 2024, when voters rejected their administration over economic concerns. Now Republicans face the same reckoning as 2026 approaches.
MAGA Base Shows Cracks
Nationwide polling confirms this isn't isolated to North Carolina. Trump's approval ratings are slipping even among his MAGA supporters, with more Americans blaming him directly for the ongoing affordability crisis.
The most concerning trend for Republicans: swing voters who previously supported Trump and GOP candidates are reconsidering their loyalty, potentially creating a blue wave similar to what Democrats experienced in 2024.
While Trump won't be on the ballot in 2026, his economic record will be. And if these North Carolina voters are any indication, Republicans across the country could pay the price for broken promises on kitchen table issues that matter most to American families.