The Ezra Klein Show · October 23, 2026 · 1h 08m

Why Trump’s 2024 Voters Are Turning on Him

Ezra Klein speaks with Sarah Longwell, a focus group researcher and publisher of The Bulwark, about the sharp decline in Trump’s approval ratings during his second term, particularly among younger, Black, and Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024. They explore what these voters are saying about their disappointment and what Democrats could learn from the shift. Longwell draws on hundreds of focus groups to unpack the evolving attitudes driving this realignment.

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Trump’s Approval Decline Among Core Supporters

Trump’s approval ratings have dropped significantly since the start of his second term, with the steepest losses among young, Black, and Hispanic voters who swung toward him in 2024.

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Focus Groups as a Window Into Voter Motivation

Longwell uses extensive qualitative research—hundreds of focus groups since Trump’s first term—to hear directly from voters and understand the emotional and practical reasons behind their political shifts.

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