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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic Woes and GOP Fractures

11/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached a historic low in approval, with 55% disapproval and 41% approval across multiple polls.
The decline follows negative sentiment this year and concerns over economic mismanagement, with 76% viewing the economy negatively.
The Fox News poll shows 61% disapprove of Trump's economic policies.
Fractures in the Republican Party arise over foreign policy and the ongoing government shutdown, with 60% saying lawmakers do not care.

History

Historical Context

Following Richard Nixon's resignation amid the Watergate scandal in 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford assumed the presidency. Ford's approval ratings plummeted from 69% to 49% after he pardoned Nixon, reflecting public discontent over economic management during a period of severe inflation. This historical context parallels Donald Trump's recent disapproval ratings, highlighting ongoing concerns about economic perceptions affecting presidential support.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached a historic low in approval, with 55% disapproval and 41% approval across multiple polls.
The decline follows negative sentiment this year and concerns over economic mismanagement, with 76% viewing the economy negatively.
The Fox News poll shows 61% disapprove of Trump's economic policies.
Fractures in the Republican Party arise over foreign policy and the ongoing government shutdown, with 60% saying lawmakers do not care.

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