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Trump Faces Low Approval Amid Economic and Foreign Policy Backlash

8/31/2025

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Donald Trump's net approval rating is -11, with 43% approval and 54% disapproval.
His economic performance is unpopular, with only 39% approving of his handling of jobs.
Approval among college-educated voters has decreased to 28%.
A majority, 56%, oppose Trump's federal intervention in D.C.
Half of voters perceive Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, indicating foreign policy concerns.

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Story summary

Donald Trump's net approval rating is -11, with 43% approval and 54% disapproval.
His economic performance is unpopular, with only 39% approving of his handling of jobs.
Approval among college-educated voters has decreased to 28%.
A majority, 56%, oppose Trump's federal intervention in D.C.
Half of voters perceive Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, indicating foreign policy concerns.