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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Jane Tribble and Linley Sanders

Rural voters helped power Trump’s victories. Now their support is slipping

Economic frustration is growing among rural Americans, with about half saying the economy has worsened since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to a new poll.

The findings could be a warning sign for Republicans ahead of the midterms, with rural voters having been a crucial part of Trump’s political coalition.

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