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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Recession Fears

4/20/2025

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Donald Trump's second term has kicked off with a troubling decline in approval ratings, especially on economic matters. By mid-April 2025, discontent over his management of inflation and job growth has intensified, fueling recession fears among Americans. While his immigration policies still resonate, Democrats caution that an overemphasis on this issue could overshadow pressing economic challenges.

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Donald Trump's second term has kicked off with a troubling decline in approval ratings, especially on economic matters. By mid-April 2025, discontent over his management of inflation and job growth has intensified, fueling recession fears among Americans. While his immigration policies still resonate, Democrats caution that an overemphasis on this issue could overshadow pressing economic challenges.