President Donald Trump continues to command unwavering support from Republican voters, with recent data from CNN indicating that 87 percent of Republicans currently approve of him.
This figure has remained steady over the past six months, underscoring the president's enduring popularity within his party.
According to Breitbart, this level of approval places Trump ahead of all other 21st-century presidents in terms of second-term party support. Both George W. Bush and Barack Obama held a 78 percent approval rating from their respective party bases at the same point in their presidencies.
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten described Trump's support as "immovable," likening it to a rock and noting that the Republican base continues to stand firmly behind the president. Enten emphasized that Trump has not lost any Republican support over the past six months, highlighting the stability of his backing within the GOP despite shifting political dynamics elsewhere.
Enten also pointed out Trump's significant influence in Republican primary races. In 2020, candidates endorsed by Trump won 98 percent of the time in Republican congressional and gubernatorial primaries. This trend persisted with a 95 percent success rate in 2022 and a 96 percent rate in 2024. "When you go up against Donald Trump," Enten remarked, "you're going up against a buzzsaw."
This endorsement success rate is particularly relevant in the context of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) recent announcement that she would resign from Congress in January. While Greene cited disillusionment with both parties as a reason for her resignation, Enten suggested that the difficulty of opposing Trump in a Republican primary may have played a role.
In July and August, Trump's approval ratings among Republicans rose to 88 and 90 percent in CNN and Quinnipiac polling, respectively, even as renewed focus on the Epstein case captured social media attention. Enten noted that despite the online uproar, only one Republican polled cited the Epstein issue as a top national concern.
Meanwhile, an Associated Press poll recorded Trump's overall job approval reaching a personal record high of 45 percent following his deployment of the National Guard to address violent crime in Washington, DC. This data reflects the president's continued ability to galvanize support within his party, even amidst broader national controversies.
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