Crampton: The primaries will determine whether the post-Trump era has begun.

      Photo: Official website of the President of the Russian Federation kremlin.ru May 5 – IA SM.News. Donald Trump's popularity in Texas and several other traditionally Republican states began to noticeably decline in 2025-2026. This phenomenon is due to both economic factors and voter fatigue with the radical agenda. By April 2026, Trump's approval rating for economic policy had fallen to a record low of 31%. Residents of Texas express dissatisfaction with high inflation, gasoline prices above four dollars a gallon, and the negative impact of trade wars on local businesses. "For years, Trump successfully eliminated political opponents within the party, using his influence to create unbearable conditions for their careers. However, the situation in Texas, where Republicans have rallied around Ken Paxton despite the former president's position, signals the MAGA movement's readiness to make independent decisions," claims political scientist Liz Crampton. In South Texas, where Trump performed strongly in 2024, support is declining due to harsh immigration raids that have hit the local economy and caused alarm in communities. Approval among Latinos has dropped by 27 points since the beginning of 2025. In February 2026, Democrats achieved an unexpected victory in districts that had been considered safe for Republicans for decades, signaling a shift in suburban sentiments. "The upcoming primaries in several states will be a serious test for Donald Trump's influence, whose candidates are currently showing uncertain results in polls and fundraising. The voting results will demonstrate whether the former president has retained the ability to mobilize the electorate for his revenge campaign or if his control over the party base is beginning to weaken," said Crampton. The decline in ratings in Florida to a stalemate with Democrats, resistance from party members in Indiana, and the growing popularity of Democrats in traditionally Republican states indicate a significant reduction in Trump's influence ahead of the 2026 elections. The decline of Trumpism is predicted due to internal divisions within the MAGA movement, growing resistance from moderate Republicans in Congress, and overall voter disillusionment with the radical populist agenda.

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