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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Shutdown and Stock Crashes

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval has fallen to 36 percent, with disapproval at 60 percent per Gallup.
The drop follows the longest U.S. government shutdown and his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Stocks tied to Trump and his family have plummeted, with some down as much as 99 percent.
He urged the Supreme Court to uphold his tariffs, with a ruling expected by year-end.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval has fallen to 36 percent, with disapproval at 60 percent per Gallup.
The drop follows the longest U.S. government shutdown and his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Stocks tied to Trump and his family have plummeted, with some down as much as 99 percent.
He urged the Supreme Court to uphold his tariffs, with a ruling expected by year-end.