Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon issued a stark warning about declining enthusiasm among the Republican base as the 2026 midterms approach. Citing polling data from prominent pollsters like Rich Baris and Mark Mitchell, Bannon described a "massive lack of enthusiasm" among MAGA voters who are reportedly "not feelin' it right now." The warning comes amid troubling polling trends showing Democrats expanding their advantage among those who are 'Extremely Enthusiastic' to vote, with a 53.6% to 41.8% edge.

Bannon's concerns extend beyond voter enthusiasm to broader issues within the Trump administration. Pollster Mark Mitchell recently wrote in _The New York Post_ that Trump's approval rating has dropped due to abandoning popular initiatives like DOGE. Mitchell criticized the administration's apparent aimlessness, citing counter-signaling on affordability and jobs, infighting, and a reactive rather than intentional governing posture. These factors have left voters noticing a shift from the focused accountability promised during Trump's first year in office.

Texas has emerged as a particular area of concern for Bannon and other Republicans. The state's March 3 primary is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in U.S. Senate history, partly due to Proposition 10, a non-binding measure to "prohibit Sharia Law." This follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations, banning them from acquiring land in the state. Bannon emphasized that Sharia Law is becoming a major ballot issue that the establishment is reluctant to address.

Quick Fact: Democrats expanded their advantage among 'Extremely Enthusiastic' voters to 53.6% versus 41.8% for Republicans.