THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Rages at Pollsters as Latest GOP Losses Reveal Surprise Weakness
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Dec 12, 2025 William Saletan, a staff writer at The Bulwark known for his political analysis, joins the conversation to unpack Trump's recent outbursts about his declining poll numbers. They dissect the noticeable shift in the Latino vote away from Trump, fueled by his immigration policies, and the implications for the GOP's future. Saletan critiques Trump's racially charged rhetoric as an 'ethnic predator' tactic, and they highlight community backlash against harsh immigration enforcement, showcasing a public turning against ethnonationalism.
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Rapid Latino Backlash
- Latino support that shifted to Trump in 2024 has reversed sharply in many 2025 local races.
- William Saletan ties these reversals to backlash against Trump's immigration agenda and policies.
Trump Acknowledges Bad Polls
- Trump publicly acknowledged poor polling while still denying economic data he dislikes.
- William Saletan finds this unusual because Trump typically refuses to accept negative numbers.
Immigration Messaging Hurts Trump
- Trump's immigration messaging and attacks on migrants are central to his current unpopularity.
- Saletan argues the ethnonationalist rhetoric is politically costly as communities react negatively.