Support for Trump among white evangelicals has plummeted, polls reveal
Summary
This episode examines a significant drop in white evangelical support for President Trump, with approval ratings falling from 78% to 58% amid rising gas prices and cost-of-living concerns. Experts like Ralph Reed and Kristen Dume discuss whether this shift reflects economic dissatisfaction or broader exhaustion with the administration. The segment also covers conservative efforts to rally voters for the upcoming midterms by emphasizing cultural issues such as abortion and LGBTQ rights.
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White evangelical support for Trump plummets
Pastor Jeffress on gas prices and approval ratings
Historical context of evangelical loyalty since 2016
Polling data showing double-digit support declines
Cost of living concerns and evangelical exhaustion
Buyer's remorse and attempts to rally the faithful
Midterm election concerns and volunteer recruitment
Using social issues to counter economic dissatisfaction
Unprecedented drop in support and future outlook
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