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Trump Claims High Ratings, Nellis Urges Democrats to Adapt

8/6/2025

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Trump's Approval Battle

In a fiery CNBC interview, former President Trump boasted about his soaring approval ratings, labeling negative polls as fabrications. In contrast, Democrat Mike Nellis took to Fox News to challenge Trump's leadership, highlighting dismal ratings on inflation. Nellis urged Democrats to enhance their appeal, reflecting on their recent electoral defeat to Trump.

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Trump's Approval Plummets

President Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to 38%, a significant drop from 44% in April, as revealed by a University of Massachusetts Amherst poll. This downturn, driven by economic worries and policy backlash, threatens his political clout before the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Democrats are eyeing potential gains but face challenges in rebuilding their momentum after the 2024 defeat.

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Trump's Approval Battle

In a fiery CNBC interview, former President Trump boasted about his soaring approval ratings, labeling negative polls as fabrications. In contrast, Democrat Mike Nellis took to Fox News to challenge Trump's leadership, highlighting dismal ratings on inflation. Nellis urged Democrats to enhance their appeal, reflecting on their recent electoral defeat to Trump.

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