A poll conducted by PF Global in early October found that 26% of Donald Trump’s 2024 supporters believe Republican candidates in their districts would have a better chance of winning the November midterm elections if they broke with Trump. The survey covered 2,001 respondents and reported a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points.
On policy questions, majorities of respondents said Republicans should put distance between themselves and Trump on several issues. The poll found that 57% said the party should break with him on the Iran war, 61% said Republicans should keep their distance on the economy, and 67% said they should take a different position on immigration and border control.
The survey also pointed to economic strain among voters. It showed that 44% said their personal financial situation had worsened or significantly worsened since Trump took office last year, while 59% said everyday expenses such as groceries and gasoline had become harder to afford. That figure included 40% of Trump’s 2024 supporters. When asked who should receive credit if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November, only 22% pointed to Trump’s presidential record, while 29% cited weak Democratic campaigning, 23% credited Republican campaign efforts, and 26% said they were unsure.
According to reports from The Hill and Politico, a poll conducted by PF Global in early October found that 26% of Donald Trump’s 2024 supporters believe Republican candidates in their districts would have a better chance of winning the November midterm elections if they broke with Trump.
The survey covered 2,001 respondents and carried a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points.
Majorities back more distance from Trump on key issues
On specific policy questions, 57% of respondents said Republicans should split from Trump on the Iran war. Another 61% said the party should keep its distance from him on the economy, while 67% said Republicans should take a different position on immigration and border control.
Economic pressure also showed up in the poll
The poll found that 44% of respondents said their personal financial situation had worsened or significantly worsened since Trump took office last year. Another 59% said daily expenses such as groceries and gasoline had become harder to afford, including 40% of Trump’s 2024 supporters.
Respondents were also asked who should get credit if Republicans successfully hold majorities in both chambers of Congress in November. Only 22% said Trump’s presidential record should receive the credit. Another 29% pointed to poor Democratic campaign performance, 23% cited strong Republican campaigning, and 26% said they were unsure.
As economic strain and Trump’s approval standing become central election issues, Republicans are facing greater competitive pressure in some seats that had previously been viewed as relatively secure.
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