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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Shutdown Fallout and Epstein Files

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has a disapproval rating of 55.5 percent, the highest of his second term, according to Decision Desk HQ.
This rise followed the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which ended last week and caused significant disruptions.
Analysts say that economic frustrations are the primary concern for voters.
The House and Senate voted to release Jeffrey Epstein files, a move Trump initially resisted but later supported.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has a disapproval rating of 55.5 percent, the highest of his second term, according to Decision Desk HQ.
This rise followed the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which ended last week and caused significant disruptions.
Analysts say that economic frustrations are the primary concern for voters.
The House and Senate voted to release Jeffrey Epstein files, a move Trump initially resisted but later supported.