THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump Explodes in Angry Panic over Midterms as Brutal Fox Poll Hits

Mar 27, 2026
Ryan O'Donnell, executive director at Data for Progress and progressive pollster, breaks down shifting public opinion. He talks about Trump's furious Truth Social rants and pressure on Republicans. He highlights soaring disapproval, independent voters peeling away, the Iran war's impact on affordability, and why strong Democratic candidates matter this cycle.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Panic Over Midterms Is Public And Strategic

  • Donald Trump is visibly panicking about midterms and is pressuring Republicans to pass voter suppression laws to hold power.
  • Greg Sargent highlights Trump's Truth Social rants demanding the SAVE Act and the filibuster be ended as evidence of that panic.
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Filibuster Pressure Is The Next GOP Flashpoint

  • Trump repeatedly demanded ending the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act after Republicans failed to clear it in the Senate.
  • Ryan O'Donnell and Greg note Republicans are reluctant but could cave if they see it as the only path to retain power.
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Fox Poll Shows War And Approval Crushing Trump

  • A new Fox poll shows 58% oppose the Iran war and Trump's overall disapproval at 59%, highest in Fox polling.
  • Both hosts and Ryan emphasize that opposition is active, not ambivalent, and harming Trump's standing.
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