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Trump's Approval Hits Record Low Amid Discontent

10/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posts a 39% approval and 58% disapproval in a YouGov/Economist poll, yielding a net -19 and the lowest in his second term.
The results reflect negative perceptions of his handling of inflation, jobs, and immigration.
Disapproval is especially high among young voters and ethnic minorities.
Trump says the polling numbers are the highest ever and dismisses the results as misleading, noting declining support.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, President Richard Nixon's approval rating plummeted to 24% amid the Watergate scandal, leading to a significant loss of public trust in government. Following Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford assumed the presidency and granted Nixon a controversial pardon, causing Ford's approval to drop from 69% to 49%. This historical context highlights the lasting impact of low approval ratings on presidential governance.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posts a 39% approval and 58% disapproval in a YouGov/Economist poll, yielding a net -19 and the lowest in his second term.
The results reflect negative perceptions of his handling of inflation, jobs, and immigration.
Disapproval is especially high among young voters and ethnic minorities.
Trump says the polling numbers are the highest ever and dismisses the results as misleading, noting declining support.

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