Sen. Adam Schiff said the “public has turned against” President Trump, pointing to recent elections and declining approval ratings as signs of growing voter backlash amid a series of controversies facing the administration.
Speaking on a Sunday political talk show, Schiff said voters have “swung wildly against” Trump in elections since he took office and argued Democrats should prepare for further political conflict.
He said congressional oversight would be limited, adding that most Republican senators were unlikely to challenge the president. Schiff also referenced Trump’s recent comments at a prayer breakfast, saying the president’s ego could not withstand another electoral loss.
Recent polling reflects softening public support. A Decision Desk HQ polling average shows Trump with an approval rating of about 42.7 percent and a disapproval rating near 54.6 percent.
A separate Harvard University/Harris Poll found a majority of respondents viewed former President Joe Biden as more effective than Trump, with 51 percent saying Trump was handling the job worse.
Lawmakers from both parties have criticized Trump’s suggestion that Republicans should, take over the administration of U.S. elections, calling the idea risky. The comments followed a law enforcement action in Georgia tied to the 2020 election, which fueled renewed debate over election administration.
The administration has also faced scrutiny in recent months over immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, concerns about affordability, and foreign policy decisions, all of which have contributed to political headwinds as Trump’s approval numbers dip.
