The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Donald Trump’s Presidency Is in Free Fall
Apr 1, 2026
Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible and organizer behind massive No Kings protests, reflects on huge turnout even in red areas. She discusses why Trump’s approval is collapsing, how war and immigration energized new opposition, and what sustained grassroots mobilization could mean for turnout and the midterms.
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Below 40 Percent Marks Broad Erosion
- Donald Trump’s approval falling below 40% across multiple polling averages signals broad, sustained public erosion rather than a short-term dip.
- Greg Sargent and Leah Greenberg tie the decline to perceptions of self-enrichment, imperious governance, and policy focus away from everyday costs like inflation and jobs.
No Kings Drew 8 Million Across Red And Blue Areas
- Indivisible estimates more than 8 million participants across 3,300 events worldwide for the No Kings protests, including all seven continents.
- Leah Greenberg highlights unusually high turnout in red, rural, and suburban areas beyond traditional blue urban centers.
War Escalation Is Mobilizing New Voters
- The war has become a distinct catalyst activating new constituencies against the administration.
- Leah says escalation made the conflict feel like a generational catastrophe, connecting foreign spending with domestic cuts and energizing protests.