{"id":2607394,"date":"2026-05-27T12:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-boasts-primary-wins-despite-trumps-low-approval-ratings\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:41:02","slug":"rnc-boasts-primary-wins-despite-trumps-low-approval-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-boasts-primary-wins-despite-trumps-low-approval-ratings\/","title":{"rendered":"RNC boasts primary wins despite Trump&#8217;s low approval ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frnc-boasts-primary-wins-despite-trumps-low-approval-ratings%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2607394&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that RNC chairman Joe Gruters said president Donald Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >recent primary wins show<\/a> he remains strongly backed by the GOP base, even as Trump faces declining approval ratings among Republicans.When asked about a Fox News poll showing roughly 60% disapproval, Gruters argued the party base is still highly supportive and that Trump\u2019s endorsements typically lead to candidate victories.<\/p>\n<p>It also cites other polling that reflects similar skepticism-an American Research group finding 64% disapproval, and a RealClearPolitics average reflecting about 39.8% approval-while noting that voters are dealing with economic pressures such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-tim-scott-argues-biden-spending-is-contributing-to-inflation\/\" title=\"Sen. Tim Scott Argues Biden Spending Is Contributing to Inflation\">higher gas prices<\/a> and inflation (3.5% in March). Despite these concerns,the piece highlights Trump\u2019s influence in GOP contests,pointing to victories by Trump-endorsed candidates like Ken Paxton in Texas\u2019 Senate Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>An RNC spokeswoman adds that voters are rejecting Democrats\u2019 \u201cout-of-touch\u201d agenda and backing Trump and Republican policies. The article contrasts Trump\u2019s tone after different primary outcomes, noting a more conciliatory message to Cornyn after Paxton\u2019s win, versus harsher criticism of Bill Cassidy after Cassidy\u2019s earlier loss.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chairman of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-national-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2059\">Republican National Committee<\/a> touted President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump\u2019s<\/a> recent primary victories amid declining <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/approval-ratings\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1604\">approval ratings <\/a>within the president\u2019s own party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RNC chairman Joe Gruters (R-FL) was asked about a recent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-poll-economic-pain-deepens-disapproval-trump-hits-new-high\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-poll-economic-pain-deepens-disapproval-trump-hits-new-high\">Fox News poll<\/a> showing that just over 60% of respondents disapproved of Trump\u2019s job performance.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4583506\/trump-al-green-primary-loss-sotu-antics\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says he\u2019ll miss Al Green\u2019s State of the Union antics after primary loss<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4583338\/graham-platner-auchincloss-knives-out-guy-benson\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>\u2018Knives are out\u2019 for Democrat critical of Graham Platner: Guy Benson<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4583193\/trump-celebrates-ken-paxton-victory-congratulates-john-cornyn-truly-great-career\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump celebrates Ken Paxton\u2019s victory and congratulates \u2018friend\u2019 John Cornyn on \u2018truly great career\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gruters, a Republican state senator from Florida, pushed back on the polling, instead pointing to Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/limbaugh-american-marxism\/\" title=\"LIMBAUGH: American Marxism\">recent success<\/a> in Republican primaries as the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11675\">midterm elections<\/a> begin to ramp up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe is well-supported by the party base, and the base loves the president,\u201d Gruters said. \u201cThe president\u2019s the leader of our party, and when he makes a decision, when he comes out and endorses candidates, those candidates usually win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, other surveys have similarly reflected weak approval numbers for Trump. A poll from the<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/americanresearchgroup.com\/economy\/#google_vignette\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/americanresearchgroup.com\/economy\/#google_vignette\"> American Research Group<\/a> found that 64% of respondents disapproved of the president\u2019s performance, while <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/approval\/donald-trump\/approval-rating\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/approval\/donald-trump\/approval-rating\">RealClearPolitics\u2019 polling average<\/a> showed Trump with a 39.8% approval rating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voters are also continuing to grapple with the economic effects of the conflict with Iran, particularly at the gas pump. National gas prices averaged roughly $4.46 per gallon <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4583134\/gas-prices-drop-to-under-4-46-per-gallon-post-memorial-day-decreases\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4583134\/gas-prices-drop-to-under-4-46-per-gallon-post-memorial-day-decreases\/\">this week<\/a>, though that marked a slight decline from the previous week. Inflation, meanwhile, reached 3.5% in March.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite those economic concerns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-justice-stephen-breyer-to-step-down-from-supreme-court\/\" title=\"Report: Justice Stephen Breyer to Step Down From Supreme Court\">sagging approval ratings<\/a>, Trump has continued to demonstrate his grip on the GOP through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wake-up-with-the-washington-examiner-rfk-jr-debate-struggles-primary-primer-and-student-debt-defeat-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Wake up with the Washington Examiner: RFK Jr. debate struggles, primary primer, and student debt defeat - Washington Examiner\">recent primary contests<\/a>, with several of his endorsed candidates securing victories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAmericans are overwhelmingly rejecting the Democrats\u2019 out-of-touch agenda while rallying behind President Trump and Republicans\u2019 commonsense policies,\u201d Kiersten Pels, spokeswoman for the RNC, said in a comment to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cAs Democrats double down on fringe issues like handouts for illegals and boys in girls\u2019 sports, President Trump-backed candidates continue dominating nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Tuesday, Trump-backed candidate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ken-paxton\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4370\">Ken Paxton<\/a> crushed longtime incumbent Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-cornyn\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"965\">John Cornyn<\/a> (R-TX) in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"253\">Texas\u2019s<\/a> Republican <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> primary. Trump, who endorsed Texas\u2019s attorney general just a week before the election, sought to strike a conciliatory tone afterward, writing on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4583193\/trump-celebrates-ken-paxton-victory-congratulates-john-cornyn-truly-great-career\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4583193\/trump-celebrates-ken-paxton-victory-congratulates-john-cornyn-truly-great-career\/\">Truth Social<\/a> on Wednesday that Cornyn \u201cwill remain my friend for a long time to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4460164\/trump-endorsement-tracker-gop-2026-election-primaries\/\"><strong>TRUMP ENDORSEMENT TRACKER: HERE\u2019S WHO THE PRESIDENT HAS PICKED IN GOP MIDTERM ELECTION PRIMARIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump took a far harsher approach following Sen.<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bill-cassidy\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2103\"> Bill Cassidy\u2019s<\/a> (R-LA) primary loss earlier this month, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4571519\/trump-cassidy-disloyal-disaster-clobbered-primary-election\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4571519\/trump-cassidy-disloyal-disaster-clobbered-primary-election\/\">writing on Truth Social<\/a> that Cassidy \u201cfalsely\u201d used his relationship with Trump throughout his political career before voting to impeach him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHis disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of legend, and it\u2019s nice to see that his political career is OVER!\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RNC chair touts Trump\u2019s primary wins as approval slips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2607395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-collage-hcxx4wvhi-1779898144982-e1779898213500.jpg?1779884036&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38058,38090,50309,6915,3634],"class_list":["post-2607394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-approval-ratings","tag-primary-elections","tag-republican-national-committee","tag-rnc","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-collage-hcxx4wvhi-1779898144982-e1779898213500.jpg?1779884036&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2607394"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2607398,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607394\/revisions\/2607398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2607395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2607394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2607394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2607394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}