Trump's South Carolina Conundrum: Low Approval Ratings in a Red State President Trump's approval ratings have consistently underperformed in traditionally Republican strongholds, including South Carolina.
Recent polls indicate he has managed to deliver only around 52% support in the state, roughly consistent with his national average.
The Democratic Strategy Behind Trump's Numbers Astute observers note that something appears to be "going on" when a president who typically enjoys strong support from his own party base can only muster half of that same group's backing in a particular region.