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Trump's Low Ratings Amid Unpopular Policies and Healthcare Crisis

10/5/2025

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Donald Trump faces low approval ratings (38-41%) as he begins second presidency.
New York Times columnists say many policies are unpopular, despite a mandate.
A poll finds 59% of Republicans and 57% of MAGA voters back renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies. Democrats refuse funding without renewal, scrapping Trump's proposed Medicaid cuts. If subsidies expire, over 22 million could lose coverage.

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Donald Trump faces low approval ratings (38-41%) as he begins second presidency.
New York Times columnists say many policies are unpopular, despite a mandate.
A poll finds 59% of Republicans and 57% of MAGA voters back renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies. Democrats refuse funding without renewal, scrapping Trump's proposed Medicaid cuts. If subsidies expire, over 22 million could lose coverage.