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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Dissatisfaction and Backlash

11/12/2025

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Trump's Economic Troubles

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing voter dissatisfaction over inflation and affordability.
Polls show a significant drop in his approval ratings, with 62% of independents believing the economy is worsening.
Despite his claims of lower Thanksgiving meal costs, many Americans report rising expenses.
The proposed 50-year mortgage plan has sparked backlash from critics and his own base.
Internal Republican Party (GOP) concerns about his focus on economic issues have grown.

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Trump's Economic Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump said the GOP is not promoting his economic achievements.
He claimed the economy is thriving and could be the strongest in U.S. history.
He criticized President Joe Biden for deterring investment and boasted about nearly $18 trillion in investments during his first nine months.
He highlighted his administration's cost-cutting efforts on eggs and acknowledged challenges with beef and coffee prices, promising swift, "surgical" action.

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Trump vs. Ingraham Debate

U.S. President Donald Trump faced Laura Ingraham in a Fox News interview about the economy and a proposed 50-year mortgage plan.
Ingraham highlighted voter anxiety about rising costs and contrasted it with Trump's claim of a thriving economy.
Trump dismissed concerns about the mortgage proposal as a minor issue.
The interview revealed growing tension between Trump's messaging and the base's concerns.

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Trump's Economic Troubles

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing voter dissatisfaction over inflation and affordability.
Polls show a significant drop in his approval ratings, with 62% of independents believing the economy is worsening.
Despite his claims of lower Thanksgiving meal costs, many Americans report rising expenses.
The proposed 50-year mortgage plan has sparked backlash from critics and his own base.
Internal Republican Party (GOP) concerns about his focus on economic issues have grown.

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