White evangelical Christians, a key constituency for a president who has long enjoyed their strong support, continue to back him in new polling—but cracks in that loyalty are appearing as the midterms approach. The latest survey from PBS News, NPR, and Marist reveals shifting attitudes among this influential voting bloc, raising questions about how faith and politics intersect in an election year. With religious and political convictions increasingly intertwined, the findings suggest a potential realignment that could reshape campaign dynamics. The report examines how these trends may play out ahead of November’s critical races.


White evangelical Christians have been among President Trump's most loyal supporters for more than a decade, and our new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that most still approve of him. But signs of slippage are emerging ahead of the midterms. Stephanie Sy reports on the overlap of politics and faith.