The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panics as he Suffers Massive Backlash…in Texas!!!
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Jan 12, 2026 Donald Trump is feeling the heat as new Texas polling shows his approval plummeting to 44%. Massive protests follow the controversial death of Renee Nicole Good, igniting anger towards MAGA leadership and Governor Abbott. Surprisingly, some Texas Republicans have broken ranks, supporting ACA subsidy extensions. The podcast also highlights a fiery voter testimony condemning both Trump and gerrymandering. With Latino voters increasingly defecting from Trump, Texas could be set for a major political shift.
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Trump's Weak Standing In Texas
- Texas polling shows Donald Trump's overall approval at 44% and net approval at -6, signaling weakness in a traditionally red state.
- Trump scores far worse on issue-specific approval, like -20 on inflation and -22 on healthcare.
GOP Leadership Also Underwater
- Key Texas Republicans show negative favorability numbers, with Senator Cornyn at -21% and Attorney General Paxton at -17%.
- The negative ratings reflect broad dissatisfaction with MAGA leadership in Texas, not just Trump alone.
Policy Over Party: GOP Defections
- Some Texas Republicans, like Monica De La Cruz, joined Democrats to extend ACA tax credits citing local reliance on subsidies.
- That bipartisan defection signals policy-driven breaks within the Texas GOP ahead of midterms.