Trump just reached an 'incredible milestone' — and it could cost him dearly: analyst
President Donald Trump just passed an "incredible milestone" during his second administration, and doing so could cost him dearly, according to one political analyst.
Trump's disapproval rating among Republicans rose to 31% earlier this month, according to an AP-NORC poll, which liberal political commentator David Pakman said illustrates the Republican Party's shifting attitude toward Trump. The poll was conducted about seven weeks after the war in Iran began, which is an issue that has caused significant strife between the president and his base.
Pakman reacted to the new poll numbers in a new YouTube video on Sunday.
"So there are two possible interpretations of this, and they're actually both correct," he said. "It is simultaneously true that in a cult of cults movement like MAGA Trumpism, for nearly a third of Republicans to say 'I disapprove,' that's an incredible milestone. That is a stunning change from where Trump was at the start of this term and certainly during his first term."
Pakman also noted that Trump's approval rating among independent voters was hovering around 23%, which could spell bad news for Republicans heading into the midterms.
"You don't win elections by losing independents," Pakman said. "That is where general elections are sometimes decided, but very often, where midterm elections [are decided]. Now, there should be a blue wave coming."
Democrats have said they plan to impeach Trump "on day one" after the midterms, The Telegraph reported.