America’s middle class—once a core pillar of Donald Trump ’s political coalition—is showing signs of breaking away as frustration over living costs intensifies, according to new polling and economic data.

YouGov/Economist polling over the past three months shows a clear downward trend in Trump’s standing with middle-class Americans. In September, the group split 44 percent approval to 54 percent disapproval (–10). By October, approval slipped to 42 percent and disapproval reached 53 percent (–11). The latest November numbers show a sharper deterioration: just 40 percent approve of Trump’s performance, while 58 percent disapprove—a steep net decline of 18 points

The shift comes after a disruptive government shutdown and amid continued anxiety about food prices, housing costs, and wint

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