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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Concerns and Shutdown

11/28/2025

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Trump's Approval Declines

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s job approval is 40%, down from 51% in March.
A CBS News/YouGov survey shows 76% of independent voters disapproved of his economic handling.
Latino voters disapprove of his performance at 64%, due largely to economic concerns and immigration policies.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis canceled the release of economic data amid government shutdown impacts.

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DeLauro Questions Data

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis canceled key reports, including Q3 GDP, due to the government shutdown.
This followed October's canceled jobs and inflation data, fueling concerns about the economy.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) says the cancellations may be attempts to obscure negative data.
Trump Media & Technology Group is pursuing a defamation lawsuit against The Guardian over loans tied to the company amid scrutiny of Russian links.

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Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, resulted from a standoff over the Affordable Care Act, affecting 800,000 federal employees and costing the economy an estimated $24 billion. This event highlighted the economic repercussions of shutdowns, as seen again in 2025, when public discontent with government transparency and accountability grew, particularly among independent and Latino voters regarding economic policies.

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Trump's Approval Declines

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s job approval is 40%, down from 51% in March.
A CBS News/YouGov survey shows 76% of independent voters disapproved of his economic handling.
Latino voters disapprove of his performance at 64%, due largely to economic concerns and immigration policies.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis canceled the release of economic data amid government shutdown impacts.

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