This was unexpected.
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have shown a slight dip in two key red states—Texas and Florida—according to recent polling. But despite the media headlines, Trump continues to enjoy overwhelming support from Republican voters, and his America First agenda remains popular among conservatives across the country.
According to a new survey by polling firm Civiqs, Trump’s approval rating in Texas currently sits at 47%, with 50% disapproving. In Florida, his approval rating is at 48%, while disapproval stands at 49%. These shifts come shortly after Trump introduced his bold new “Liberation Day” tariffs, aimed at protecting American workers and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
Yet these headline numbers don’t tell the whole story.
Among Republican voters, support for President Trump remains remarkably high. In Texas, 90% of Republicans approve of the job he’s doing. In Florida, 88% of GOP voters say the same. The disapproval comes overwhelmingly from Democrat respondents—97% in both states, according to the poll—highlighting America’s deep partisan divide rather than any erosion of conservative backing.
Why These Polls Might Be Misleading
Mainstream media outlets are already using these polls to push anti-Trump narratives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. However, as many Americans over 50 know, polls have been notoriously inaccurate, especially when it comes to measuring enthusiasm for Trump and conservative candidates.
President Trump addressed the issue directly on Truth Social, stating:
“The Polls from the Fake News are, like the News itself, FAKE! We are doing GREAT, better than ever before.”
This polling also claims Trump is facing negative approval in several swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. But these same states saw massive support for Trump in previous cycles—despite what polls predicted.
What It Means for 2026
If the media’s narrative holds, some strategists worry about Republican momentum going into the 2026 midterm elections. But many experts say there’s little reason for concern, pointing to the strong loyalty Trump commands within the GOP and among conservative voters age 50 and older—the demographic that shows up to vote.
These minor dips could be temporary reactions to bold policy decisions like Trump’s new tariffs, which were designed to protect American jobs and challenge globalist trade practices. Among older voters who remember the damage done by outsourcing and unfair trade deals, these policies are likely to resonate more with time.
Final Word
While left-leaning pollsters and pundits sound alarms, the truth is clear: Trump’s base is unshaken. Conservative Americans in Florida, Texas, and beyond remain loyal, energized, and focused on defending traditional values, securing the border, strengthening the economy, and restoring American greatness.