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Trump's Approval Plummets: Concerns Rise Over 2026 Midterms

11/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has an approval rating of 40% as the 2026 midterm elections approach, down 16 points since taking office in 2025.
Americans are dissatisfied with his domestic and economic policies.
Republicans backed legislation to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, opposed by the Trump administration.
Rick Wilson, a former GOP strategist, warns Trump could become more dangerous as his support wanes, saying he is planning a siege.
Trump is appointing individuals who question the legitimacy of the 2020 election to key positions, raising concerns about actions in red-state legislatures and courts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has an approval rating of 40% as the 2026 midterm elections approach, down 16 points since taking office in 2025.
Americans are dissatisfied with his domestic and economic policies.
Republicans backed legislation to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, opposed by the Trump administration.
Rick Wilson, a former GOP strategist, warns Trump could become more dangerous as his support wanes, saying he is planning a siege.
Trump is appointing individuals who question the legitimacy of the 2020 election to key positions, raising concerns about actions in red-state legislatures and courts.