A CNN data analyst reports that former President Donald Trump holds a 100% approval rating among voters who identify with the Make America Great Again movement, according to recent polling data.
CNN’s Harry Enten highlighted the finding from an NBC News poll as a remarkable statistical achievement. He compared the unanimous backing to the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ undefeated Super Bowl season, one of the rarest accomplishments in professional sports.
What the Data Shows
Enten explained that Republicans who criticize Trump typically do not identify as part of the MAGA movement itself. This distinction means the movement has become a distinct ideological subset within the Republican Party, defined largely by alignment with Trump.
“Identifying as MAGA is now almost synonymous with expressing full approval of Trump,” Enten’s analysis suggested, leaving minimal room for internal disagreement within the group.
Testing the Unanimity
When CNN anchor Sara Sidner asked whether recent public disagreements from conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly over military matters might indicate cracks in the base, Enten pushed back against that interpretation.
Current polling data shows no meaningful erosion of Trump’s support among his core supporters, according to Enten’s assessment. High-profile criticisms have not translated into measurable statistical declines in approval within the MAGA-identifying demographic.
What This Means
The findings suggest Trump’s influence within the MAGA movement remains strong despite ongoing debate within broader conservative circles. His support within this specific voting bloc appears stable as the political landscape shifts.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Politics team contributed to this report.