Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms after Humiliating Fox Poll Hits

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

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🗓️ 22 May 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Donald Trump just got hit with an absolutely crushing poll from Fox News. Disapproval of his handling of the economy is at an all time high. His ratings on inflation are staggeringly awful. Historically friendly voter groups—whites, rural Americans, the working class—are all turning away from him in surprising numbers. It’s no accident that on Thursday, Trump let out a long, rambling diatribe, demanding Republicans pass his onerous voter suppression legislation. Critically, Trump said straight out that if they do, Democrats will “never be elected again.” Trump admitted that the whole point of his bill is to ensure one-party rule in perpetuity, in the GOP’s favor—exactly why he wants it passed before the midterms. We talked to MS NOW opinion editor James Downie, author of a piece on Trump’s deepening unpopularity. We discuss why Trump is losing both his base and the new voters he won in 2024, what opportunities that offers Democrats, whether the bottom is really falling out for good, and why Trump can't cheat his way out this time. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:08.2	I'm your host, Greg Sargent.
1:18.3	Thank you. DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just got hit with an absolutely crushing poll from Fox News.
1:24.1	Disapproval of Trump on the economy is at a new high, and his ratings on inflation are simply awful.
1:30.3	This includes among Republicans.
1:33.3	In that context, Trump's rambling to reporters Thursday was revealing.
1:38.3	He again urged Republicans to pass draconian voter suppression legislation,
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