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Trump's Approval Hits 38% Amid Growing Discontent

8/6/2025

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President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 38%, according to a recent UMass poll, with disapproval soaring to 58%. This decline underscores a troubling trend as Americans express dissatisfaction with his handling of critical issues like immigration and civil rights, signaling a turbulent political climate ahead for the president.

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President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 38%, according to a recent UMass poll, with disapproval soaring to 58%. This decline underscores a troubling trend as Americans express dissatisfaction with his handling of critical issues like immigration and civil rights, signaling a turbulent political climate ahead for the president.