'Writing on the wall': Battleground newspaper sees stunning plunge in Trump support

A major newspaper in Georgia reported Wednesday that it's witnessed a major decline in support for Donald Trump among MAGA and independent voters.

The finding is a big warning as it comes from a battleground state essential to the Republicans' path to future victories.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll found Trump’s approval rating sits at just 43%. But it goes deeper — according to the report, about half of Georgians say they expect the economy to worsen over the next year, and they’re against widespread tariffs. As for Trump’s handling of the economy, 55% of voters disapprove of how he’s managed it thus far.

Adam Zarett didn’t vote for Trump, but he expressed to the AJC, “It’s just gotten worse than I thought. Maybe I should have read the writing on the wall more, but the swiftness and scope of his changes surprised me.

The AJC also noted that Trump’s negative rating jumped by 10 percentage points to 55%. His support has also slipped with younger voters, independents and even fellow Republicans.

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Another concerned Georgia voter, Daniel Austin, said, “[Trump is] alienating our foreign allies. He thinks he’s some master negotiator, but instead, in 100 days, he’s managed to ensure in the next 100 years the U.S. won’t even be third place.”

”Nearly two-thirds of voters say they plan to cut back spending because of tariffs, including 28% who anticipate taking 'major' steps to tighten their wallets.

“I can see where he’s coming from with tariffs. He’s trying to make things more even and fair,” said Clint Myers. “But at the micro level, I’m really concerned.”

He told the outlet that he “begrudgingly” voted for Trump.

The President isn’t the only one with less than favorable numbers. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 29% of Georgians view Congress favorably.