The Excerpt
The Excerpt
USA TODAY
Is Trump losing his grip on working-class voters?
12 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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President Donald Trump built his political coalition with overwhelming support from white working-class and rural voters. But rising grocery prices, health care costs, tariffs and frustration over the economy are testing that loyalty ahead of the midterms. USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning joins The Excerpt to explain why some Trump voters are growing disillusioned with the politics of MAGA.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. Episode transcript available here. 
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