Trump supporters are revealing the ‘red line’ that would make them stop supporting him

Just eight months into Donald Trump’s second presidency, cracks are beginning to show—not only in his approval ratings but within his own base.

According to a new Emerson College Poll, only 45% of respondents approve of the way Trump is handling the presidency, while 46% disapprove, and 9% remain unsure. Even more troubling for the administration, 45% believe the country is on the wrong track.

Meanwhile, a separate poll from Quinnipiac University earlier this month paints an even bleaker picture: just 38% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in office—the lowest approval rating for a sitting president in decades.

As the numbers dip, some Trump supporters are taking to Reddit to openly discuss a once-unthinkable topic: what would it take for them to stop supporting Trump?

One user posed the question bluntly:

“Trump supporters: what is a red line that, if crossed, would make you stop supporting Trump?”

The responses were illuminating—and in some cases, deeply personal.

“I asked my dad, who’s as hardcore a Trump supporter as it gets,” one user shared. “He said if Trump actually cuts Medicaid or Social Security, that would be it. That’s his red line.”

Others noted that for their families, it’s not what Trump does—but what he doesn’t do that would push them away.

“I asked my parents the same thing,” one commenter wrote. “Their red line is basically Trump supporting anything that even resembles liberal policy. National healthcare, wealth taxes, unions, environmental regulation, voter protections, inclusive immigration. To them, liberalism is evil—it has to be destroyed.”

That response struck a nerve, with another user calling it “freaking disturbing.”

Some former supporters say they’ve already had enough—and point to January 6, 2021, as the turning point.

“I voted for Trump in 2020,” one former backer admitted. “But January 6 was my red line. That day showed a complete contempt for democracy. Since then, I’ve reevaluated everything—I now consider myself a moderate Democrat.”

Others cited more recent developments, including Trump’s strained relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, particularly following their chaotic meeting in February.

“I know some Republicans who supported Trump until today,” wrote another commenter. “After that disgraceful meeting with Zelensky, they completely flipped.”

As Trump pushes forward with bold budget-slashing goals and a combative stance against federal programs and regulations, it appears that his support is becoming more conditional—even among his most devoted followers.

Whether these conversations reflect a larger shift in Trump’s base remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the red lines are starting to show.