Trump’s Declining MAGA Influence Raises New Concerns

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump is the central figure discussed in the articles.

Alternet - Chauncey DeVega is mentioned as a journalist from Salon providing commentary on Trump's brand.

WHAT:

Newsweek - A new poll indicates that Trump's approval rating has dropped to just 30 percent, the lowest level recorded in the survey's recent trend.

Newsweek - The poll shows that only 26 percent of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy, while 73 percent believe the economy will continue to worsen and 65 percent say it is already in recession.

Newsweek - If current polling trends continue, Trump could be in the 20s by late summer, according to Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson.

Newsweek - When Trump left office in 2021, he had a historically low approval rating of 34 percent, tying with George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter, with only Harry S. Truman (32 percent) and Richard Nixon (24 percent) having lower numbers at the end of their terms.

Forbes - A poll conducted across 36 countries found that only 23 percent of respondents have confidence in Trump, while 37 percent hold an unfavorable view of the U.S. and 50 percent believe the country is not a reliable partner.

Alternet - President Trump's overall approval rating is reported at only 30 percent according to an American Research Group poll conducted June 16-20.

Alternet - Several Trump stores are closing across the country due to a lack of interest in MAGA merchandise.

Alternet - The Trump Truth Store + Hangout in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has temporarily closed after only being open for several months.

WHERE:

Alternet - The Trump Truth Store + Hangout is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Alternet - MAGA merchandise stores are closing in Philadelphia and Crystal Lake, Illinois.

WHEN:

Alternet - The American Research Group poll was conducted from June 16-20.

Alternet - The Trump Truth Store + Hangout has only been open for several months prior to its closure.

WHY:

Alternet - The owner of the Trump Truth Store + Hangout cited President Trump's war against Iran as the immediate cause of the collapse in business.

Alternet - A growing number of Americans are rejecting Trump and the MAGA brand, indicating a deeper political problem beyond single issues like the economy or Iran.

HOW:

Alternet - Trump is testing new slogans on his Truth Social platform in an attempt to recapture the earlier energy of the MAGA movement.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 21:32 UTC)

A new poll reveals that Trump's approval rating has dropped to just 30 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in recent trends. The survey also shows that only 26 percent of voters approve of his handling of the economy, with a significant 73 percent believing it will continue to worsen and 65 percent stating that the economy is already in recession. If current polling trends persist, experts suggest that Trump could see his approval ratings fall into the 20s by late summer.

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(UPDATED June 23, 2026 17:40 UTC)

President Trump is currently facing significant challenges, with his approval rating reported at only 30 percent according to a recent poll conducted by the American Research Group. Several Trump stores, including the Trump Truth Store + Hangout in Crystal Lake, Illinois, have closed due to a lack of interest in MAGA merchandise, which the store's owner attributes to Trump's ongoing war against Iran and a broader rejection of the MAGA brand by many Americans. In an effort to regain momentum, Trump is testing new slogans on his Truth Social platform to recapture the energy of his earlier campaigns.