Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is sounding the alarm for her party, warning that if former President Donald Trump strays from the core conservative agenda and listens to Washington insiders, Republicans could face serious losses in the next midterm election.
In a recent appearance on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, Greene laid the blame not on Democrats, but on her fellow Republicans. “It’s Republicans who are the real obstacle,” she claimed. Greene argued that the key to victory lies in delivering on campaign promises rather than deviating from Trump’s message, especially since he won’t be on the ballot in 2026.
She emphasized that Republicans must stay connected to issues important to the conservative base, citing parental concerns over childhood COVID vaccine schedules and economic pledges like eliminating taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits.
“If you blow off the people worried about forced vaccines and fail to act on those economic promises, you’re handing the Democrats a win,” Greene warned.
Voter Sentiment Shifting on Trump Policies
Despite Greene’s urgent tone, recent polling indicates that Trump’s biggest political vulnerability may not lie in the issues she mentioned. According to an April survey by Quinnipiac University, a strong majority of registered voters—72%—believe Trump’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy in the short term. That includes nearly all Democrats, over three-quarters of independents, and 44% of Republicans.
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Long-term economic outlooks on tariffs were also gloomy, with 53% of respondents predicting continued harm to the economy.
Democrats Gain Edge in Economic Trust
Compounding the challenges for Republicans, a new Morning Consult poll shows Democrats regaining the public’s trust on economic matters. For the first time since 2021, more voters said they trust Democrats in Congress over Republicans when it comes to handling the economy—46% to 43%. The poll surveyed over 2,200 registered voters between April 11 and 13.
Public Views on Trump Growing More Polarized
Another recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) reveals a growing divide in how Americans view Trump’s leadership. A slim majority—52%—now view the former president as a “dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.” Meanwhile, 44% still regard him as a “strong leader who should be given the power to restore America’s greatness.”
These numbers show growing discomfort, even among those who once supported him. Of voters who supported Trump in the past but now regret it, 55% describe him as a dangerous authoritarian figure. Likewise, 68% of people who didn’t vote in the last election but wish they had now see him the same way.
A Divided Party Facing a Pivotal Election
While Greene pushes for strict adherence to Trump’s policy platform, voter data suggests broader concerns—from economic missteps like tariffs to authoritarian leadership fears—could impact Republican prospects in upcoming elections.
The GOP now faces a choice: double down on Trump’s base-driven agenda, as Greene urges, or reckon with shifting public sentiment that could demand a broader course correction.
