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Trump's Approval Rises Amid Economic Challenges, Voter Shift

5/20/2025

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President Trump's approval ratings improved to 46% after a challenging first 100 days.
Independent voters show increasing dissatisfaction, especially with tariffs and economic management.
Many independent voters do not regret their 2024 vote for Trump, favoring other candidates over Kamala Harris.
Economic factors, including trade negotiations, play a role in Trump's modest approval recovery.

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Story summary

President Trump's approval ratings improved to 46% after a challenging first 100 days.
Independent voters show increasing dissatisfaction, especially with tariffs and economic management.
Many independent voters do not regret their 2024 vote for Trump, favoring other candidates over Kamala Harris.
Economic factors, including trade negotiations, play a role in Trump's modest approval recovery.