The truth is out. Washington, D.C. can’t hide from it any longer.
Because a CNN host just dropped an earth-shattering bombshell about President Trump.
Trump’s Unprecedented GOP Loyalty Signals Robust Second Term
President Donald Trump’s second term is off to a commanding start, with Republican voters rallying behind him at historic levels, according to CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten. Just five months into his presidency, Trump’s approval rating among GOP voters has soared to 63%, a figure that outpaces every Republican president in recent decades, including the revered Ronald Reagan.
Enten, citing his aggregate data, emphasized the significance of this milestone. “It’s history making… Donald Trump is more beloved by this Republican base than any other Republican base loved any other GOP president five months in,” he said on Tuesday. The numbers tell a clear story: former President George H.W. Bush stood at 46% approval among Republicans at this stage, George W. Bush at 59%, and even Trump’s first term hit 53%. Trump’s current 63% eclipses them all, surpassing even Reagan’s 58-60% approval in July 1981, following an assassination attempt that boosted the former president’s standing.
This remarkable support stems from Trump’s aggressive fulfillment of 2024 campaign promises, particularly on immigration, a cornerstone issue for his base. The administration has overseen mass deportations of illegal immigrants, slashing border encounters to record lows. In May 2025, U.S. authorities reported zero illegal entries, a staggering achievement. Data from the administration’s first 100 days shows a 99% drop in migrant encounters, a 93% decrease in daily border encounters, and a 95% reduction in “gotaways”—undetected crossings. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been equally aggressive, with arrests spiking to 2,200 in a single day in early June and over 100,000 since Trump’s inauguration.
On the economic front, Trump’s policies have delivered tangible results. Inflation fell to a four-year low on May 30, with the Consumer Price Index rising just 2.3% from April 2024 to April 2025. The administration is now pushing what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill,” a legislative package aimed at eliminating taxes on tips and overtime—policies that resonate deeply with working-class voters who form the backbone of his support.
Trump’s influence extends far beyond policy wins. His endorsements in congressional and gubernatorial primaries have proven nearly unbeatable, with candidates he backs winning over 95% of their races, according to FiveThirtyEight data cited by Enten. “Donald Trump is a winner in Republican primaries. You go against Donald Trump, to quote the movie ‘Good Burger,’ you go in the grinder,” Enten said, highlighting Trump’s iron grip on the GOP base.
This dominance was evident when Trump publicly challenged Republican lawmakers opposing his agenda. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina faced Trump’s wrath over their resistance to the “big, beautiful bill.” Tillis, under pressure from Trump’s threat to back a primary challenger, announced his retirement shortly after.
The GOP’s prospects for the 2026 midterms appear bolstered by Trump’s popularity. A Napolitan News Service and RMG Research poll shows Republicans leading Democrats by 8 points on the generic ballot, with 52% of respondents favoring the GOP compared to 44% for Democrats. This marks a shift from May, when Democrats held a slight edge, 48% to 45%. The numbers suggest a growing confidence in Republican leadership under Trump’s banner.
However, not all indicators are rosy for the GOP. Some polls point to potential vulnerabilities, and Democrats are banking on a repeat of their 2018 “blue wave” in 2026, when all House seats and a third of Senate seats will be contested. Historically, the party controlling the White House loses ground in midterms, and Democrats have shown strength in recent special elections, fueling optimism within their ranks.
A Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesperson told Newsweek they expect a “favorable political environment” in 2026. Yet, Democrats face their own challenges. Polls indicate the party remains unpopular with key voter groups, including young voters, Latinos, and Asian Americans, who shifted toward Republicans in 2024. Internal divisions persist, with some Democrats calling for new leadership to mount a stronger opposition to Trump’s agenda.
The “big, beautiful bill” remains a point of contention. CNN’s Enten warned that its unpopularity—polling at a net favorable rating of -28—could spell trouble for Republicans. Comparing it to Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, which had a -17 rating, Enten noted, “Republicans lost the House in 2018, so if this is the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ it may be a big beautiful bill for Democrats if it passes, because they’ll have a big beautiful night on the midterms of 2026.”
Despite these concerns, Trump’s hold on the Republican Party is undeniable. His ability to deliver on promises like border security and economic relief has cemented his status as a transformative figure within the GOP. The administration’s early successes have quieted skeptics who doubted Trump could replicate the energy of his first term.
The immigration crackdown, in particular, has galvanized his base. The unprecedented drop in border encounters and surge in ICE arrests signal a return to the hardline policies that defined Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns. These measures have resonated with voters who prioritize national security and law enforcement.
