POLITICS09/28/26

Trump Approval Hits New Low

Polls show Trump's approval rating at a second-term low as 2026 midterms approach.

Photo: Breitbart News

FRAMING Breitbart News emphasized GOP Base Erosion Detail

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

▸Trump's approval rating has fallen to a new low heading into the 2026 midterms. — NBC News, Breitbart News

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Democrats now enjoy their biggest lead yet in polling averages for the congressional race. — NBC News

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Among Republicans, Trump's approval dropped sharply from 82 percent to 73 percent in a single week. — Breitbart News
▸Republican support for Trump's handling of the economy has fallen to 56 percent since January. — Breitbart News
▸Republican support for Trump on cost of living has dropped to 44 percent since January. — Breitbart News
▸Ipsos pollster Alec Tyson said Trump still enjoys strong base support, but it is "a bit less true" now. — Breitbart News

Trump's Wichita Kansas Rally

Trump held a campaign rally in Wichita, Kansas, Monday to boost Sen. Roger Marshall.

Left: sees slurs, hecklers, and a troubled race.

Right: sees a packed arena and roaring crowd.

Trump rallied in Dalton, Georgia, backing Senate and governor candidates Collins and Jackson.

Left: PBS: Rally hits a state split by Trump's claims

Right: Breitbart: NFL star Gurley joins Trump on stage

DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Left: Defendants say they never registered to vote.

Right: DOJ arrests 11, charges 28 noncitizen voters.

The DOJ warned California officials that processing ballots from suspected noncitizens could result in criminal prosecution.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Left: Feds pressure California mid-election with criminal threat

Right: Trump vows jail if noncitizen ballots are counted