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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Struggles in Midwest

10/13/2025

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In the Midwest, polls show a decline in Donald Trump's favorability to 40% approval and 49% disapproval.
Trump has historically portrayed himself as a champion of blue-collar workers and promised to restore industrial power and protect American jobs with tariffs.
Tariffs have reduced exports and driven down prices, hurting farmers and manufacturers.
Cuts to renewable energy subsidies have raised concerns among farmers in Iowa, jeopardizing wind industry jobs and investments.

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In the Midwest, polls show a decline in Donald Trump's favorability to 40% approval and 49% disapproval.
Trump has historically portrayed himself as a champion of blue-collar workers and promised to restore industrial power and protect American jobs with tariffs.
Tariffs have reduced exports and driven down prices, hurting farmers and manufacturers.
Cuts to renewable energy subsidies have raised concerns among farmers in Iowa, jeopardizing wind industry jobs and investments.