Donald Trump is experiencing a significant drop in opinion polls following a difficult period of ten days.
The latest opinion polls suggest that things have taken a downturn for Trump recently.
The president has faced several challenges, such as the resignation of long-time supporter Marjorie Taylor-Greene, a controversy over allegedly calling a female journalist ‘piggy’, another government shutdown, and persistent economic concerns.
Adding to these issues is the ongoing scrutiny regarding the Epstein files, with Trump’s ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein coming under increased examination during his second term in office.
CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten has highlighted the past 10 days as potentially the president’s most challenging period in polls during his second term.
Enten remarked: “This is probably the worst 10 day period for the president in the polls his entire second term. The numbers are just atrocious.”
He further noted that even the most favorable poll still shows Trump trailing by about 14 points, a concerning scenario with the midterms approaching.
“When your best poll has you still 14 points underwater, you know it’s truly bad and it’s as bad as 26 points underwater!” Enten stated. “We’re talking about an average well, well underwater with the deep blue sea swimming with the fishes!”
Enten identifies inflation and the cost of living as major issues disheartening voters.
Upon Trump’s inauguration, opinion polls on this matter were at a steady plus three points.
However, this has now decreased to around minus 34, which Enten calls ‘a 37 point move in the wrong, wrong direction’.
Economic issues are prominent, with Trump having made significant promises about reducing grocery costs during his campaign that have yet to be fulfilled.
Instead, recent data indicates that inflation rates have been climbing since Trump introduced large-scale tariffs on Liberation Day (April 2), causing increased costs for consumers.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that inflation rates rose from 2.3 percent in April to 2.7 percent in July, 2.9 percent in August, and three percent in September.
From August to September, gas prices increased by 4.1 percent. Additionally, food prices are up 3.1 percent year on year, and energy costs are up 2.8 percent, according to CNBC.
Enten forecasts a challenging outcome for the Republicans in the midterms if Trump’s current polling does not improve.
“You can’t win with this! If this holds for next year’s midterm election, wave adios amigos, goodbye, see you later to that House Republican majority,” he said.
“And that Senate Republican majority? Very much in danger as well!”