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Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, poll shows
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk LEAH DOUGLAS and JASON LANGE Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In February 2025, shortly after taking office, Trump's approval rating among rural Americans was 60 percent.
A recent poll indicates a decline in support for Trump among rural Americans. The poll shows Trump's approval rating in this group has dropped to 50 percent as of June. This represents a decrease from earlier in his term, when his approval rating was higher.
In February 2025, shortly after taking office, Trump's approval rating among rural Americans was 60 percent. Further details on the poll and its findings are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald. The newspaper reports on the shift in Trump's support in rural areas, citing the poll results.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent poll indicates a decline in support for Trump among rural Americans. The poll shows Trump's approval rating in this group has dropped to 50 percent as of June. This represents a decrease…
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