CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten has presented concerning findings for Republicans, based on the latest polls regarding the cost-of-living crisis, which is being worsened by Donald Trump’s involvement in the Iran conflict.
Speaking on Thursday’s “News Central,” Enten described the statistics as “the most troublesome sign that I have seen for the President of the United States and the Republican Party so far.”
Trump’s approval rating on this issue is currently at -41 points.
“Woo! Down underwater we go!” exclaimed Enten. “His net approval at a record low, 41 points below water! You can’t win when you’re at 41 points below water on the cost of living.”
Enten then shared additional troubling data:
“You think this 41 points below water is bad? Take a look at independents. It’s even worse. I mean, 60 points underwater when it comes to Trump and the cost of living among independents. Again, a record low.”
Enten remarked that this situation is “just a political nightmare waiting to happen for the Republican Party come the midterm election.”
The analyst indicated that these alarming figures — regarding what was the leading issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election — could lead to significant losses for the GOP in both the House and Senate during the 2026 midterms.
Watch Enten’s full analysis here:
