Trump's popularity is declining: Economy and war policies take a toll

US President Donald Trump's popularity is declining due to economic policies and the Iran war. According to a New York Times analysis, the political momentum Trump gained after the election is fading, and support among young people and minorities is also decreasing.

Scraper SystemJune 30, 2026, 09:47 AM

Trump's popularity is declining: Economy and war policies take a toll

US President Donald Trump is facing a serious loss of popularity less than two years after his election victory. According to an article published in the New York Times, the political and cultural momentum generated after the 2024 elections has given way to disappointment.

In the analysis by journalist David Wallace-Wells, it was stated that Trump and his supporters' post-election rhetoric of "ending diversity and equity policies, tightening immigration, and bringing back conservative values" is increasingly losing its impact.

Economic Policies and Inflation Pressure

According to the article, Trump's economic policies, particularly those based on tariffs, have triggered a new wave of inflation. While the government reform project ended in failure, harsh campaigns against immigrants across the country drew backlash even among voters who support border security.

Iran War and Foreign Policy Criticism

Military operations against Iran have also damaged Trump's image as an anti-war leader. The analysis emphasized that these operations increased oil prices and exposed the weak points of the US military power. The New York Times writer described the way the war ended as "dishonorable."

Young People and Minorities Withdrawing Support

The decline reflected in polls is not limited to independent voters. There are also significant losses within groups that Republicans see as the future of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement. Support for Trump among young people has shown a decline of up to 50 points in some polls, while a decrease has also been recorded among black and Latino voters, as well as the traditional support base of the white working class.

Loss of Cultural Hegemony

The author argued that conservatives' cultural dominance is also weakening. Major events planned for the 250th anniversary of US independence failed to attract prominent artists, and some participants withdrew from the program. The organization of a mixed martial arts event at the White House also drew widespread criticism.

However, the article also noted that some effects of the MAGA era persist, such as the decline of diversity programs, the increasing influence of technology and artificial intelligence companies, and the rise of conservative rhetoric on identity and gender issues within the Republican Party.

Wallace-Wells wrote that election victories and party successes do not signify a fundamental change in the identity of American society, and that many people exaggerated Trump's win by mistaking it for a permanent transformation in the country's direction.

Trump's popularity is declining: Economy and war policies take a toll