The growing chasm between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans on Trump's economy

"Nearly one in four MAGA-supporting Republicans don't like tariffs. There's now a staggering 66-point gap between MAGA Republicans and other Republican Party voters on the state of the economy. Nearly half of non-MAGA Republicans think the economy has gotten worse this year, while the overwhelming majority of MAGA Republicans think the economy has improved. The survey first asked respondents their political party and then asked if they support the MAGA movement to differentiate between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans."

"What they're saying: Tariffs emerged as the central villain, with 66% of voters saying levies will raise costs and hurt businesses. "At this point in time, the debate is, is pretty settled, with voters feeling like tariffs are contributing to rising costs and will harm businesses rather than, you know, fix the economy and create jobs," said Katie Drapcho, vice president of research at GSG."

MAGA-supporting Republican men over 35 show the highest optimism about the economy. A 66-point gap separates MAGA Republicans from other Republican voters on current economic assessments. Nearly half of non-MAGA Republicans say the economy worsened this year, while most MAGA Republicans say it improved. Nearly one in four MAGA-supporting Republicans oppose tariffs, and 66% of voters overall believe tariffs raise costs and hurt businesses. Over 75% of non-MAGA supporters surveyed had voted for Trump. Young voters cite inflation, stagnant wages, and rising unemployment as top concerns. Women voters, including Trump and Harris supporters, report worse views tied to wages and health care costs, and data show a widening wage gap and falling female labor participation.

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