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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Discontent

10/7/2025

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President Donald J. Trump's approval stands at 43% as of October 2025, with 54% disapproving.
59% say the country is on the wrong track, and 60% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation.
Economy: 51% view it as weak; 52% say Trump's policies reduce jobs.
Democrats hold a 2-point lead in generic congressional voting, while 62% disapprove of congressional Democrats.

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President Donald J. Trump's approval stands at 43% as of October 2025, with 54% disapproving.
59% say the country is on the wrong track, and 60% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation.
Economy: 51% view it as weak; 52% say Trump's policies reduce jobs.
Democrats hold a 2-point lead in generic congressional voting, while 62% disapprove of congressional Democrats.