Trump’s Hold on GOP May Be Loosening

A new AP-NORC poll finds Donald Trump’s popularity among Republicans is declining somewhat, with 71% saying they have a favorable opinion of Trump compared with 78% in a September 2020 poll.

The new poll shows only a narrow majority of Republicans — 56% — want Trump to run for president in 2024.

Dan Balz: “No one should underestimate former president Donald Trump’s standing within the Republican Party, especially the passionate allegiance of a substantial part of the GOP base. But there are some signs that, since the assault on the Capitol last year, his support within the party may not be quite as robust as it once was.”