A new analysis of AP-NORC polling finds that President Donald Trump’s support among independents declines over his second term, with dissatisfaction rising particularly among those who do not have a college degree. Both outlets report that independents—voters who do not reliably identify as Democrats or Republicans—become increasingly unhappy with Trump as time in office progresses. The polling analysis highlights differences in how independents respond based on education level, indicating that lower educational attainment is associated with larger swings away from Trump.
While the outlets focus on the shifting views of independents, the reported findings center on attitudes rather than specific policy outcomes. The overall picture presented is that Trump’s second-term standing with this crucial swing group erodes, suggesting greater volatility among voters who are not committed to either major party. The polling interpretation emphasizes that the change is not uniform across all independents and that education is a significant factor in the pattern of support.
