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Trump's Approval Dips Amid Economic Woes and Shutdown

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump saw middle-class approval fall from 45% to 42%.
Disapproval rose from 51% to 55%.
Analysts cite economy concerns and a 28-day shutdown as drivers.
The Department of Agriculture warns food aid could be disrupted, affecting over 40 million Americans.
Analysts estimate weekly growth could shrink by 0.1–0.2 percentage points, with many federal workers furloughed or unpaid.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump saw middle-class approval fall from 45% to 42%.
Disapproval rose from 51% to 55%.
Analysts cite economy concerns and a 28-day shutdown as drivers.
The Department of Agriculture warns food aid could be disrupted, affecting over 40 million Americans.
Analysts estimate weekly growth could shrink by 0.1–0.2 percentage points, with many federal workers furloughed or unpaid.