Trump’s sagging poll numbers become a concern for GOP

President Trump’s sagging poll numbers as he hits his 100th day in office are becoming a concern for Republicans, who have been steadfastly loyal to the White House but are starting to look ahead to the midterm elections. 

While the White House is not expressing concern about Trump’s downward trajectory in the polls, Republican operatives say Trump needs to stop with the turbulence on tariffs and focus on fulfilling the promises he made as a presidential candidate on the economy. 

“It’s actually incredibly simple,” said Republican strategist Kevin Madden. “Trump won in 2024 because a broader coalition of voters were nostalgic for the pre-COVID economy of Trump’s first term and they believed Trump was better suited to address their concerns about inflation.