'Warning sign' for Republicans as Trump's approval collapses in key county: report

Republicans with an eye on the 2026 midterms should be alarmed at new polling in what is being described as “one of the nation’s top bellwethers” that shows Donald Trump’s approval numbers are in free fall, according to a report.

According to a report from Politico, it is a “warning sign” for the GOP that in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Trump’s disapproval numbers has reached 53 percent among likely voters, which is casting a cloud over the looming election.

According to Politico’s Holly Otterbein, Buck County has long been a focus of political watchers in every election and 2026 is no exception, according to pollster Ethan Smith.

“It’s clear that there is some backlash against Trump and MAGA Republicans generally,” Smith explained. “The survey also shows that we’re probably entering a period of Democratic enthusiasm. We can tell just based on response rates that Democrats are really eager to participate in the election.”

The poll revealed that Democrats expected to be on the ballot are showing strong numbers across the board which is more bad news for Republican incumbents, according to the Politico report.

“The survey also found that Joe Khan, the Democratic nominee for D.A. in Bucks County, led Republican incumbent Jennifer Schorn in the survey 49 percent-43 percent with 8 percent of likely voters undecided. Danny Ceisler, the Democratic contender for sheriff, was likewise ahead of GOP incumbent Fred Harran 48 percent to 43 percent with 9 percent undecided,” Politico is reporting.

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