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Trump's Approval Plummets Amidst Republican Turmoil and Tensions

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining public approval and internal party fractures in his second term.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has escalated Republican tensions over Nick Fuentes.
Experts say Trump's autocratic tendencies have intensified, with investigations launched against Democratic lawmakers and a push to consolidate power.
Experts warn that damage to American democracy may persist beyond his presidency, with radical successors poised to continue his legacy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining public approval and internal party fractures in his second term.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has escalated Republican tensions over Nick Fuentes.
Experts say Trump's autocratic tendencies have intensified, with investigations launched against Democratic lawmakers and a push to consolidate power.
Experts warn that damage to American democracy may persist beyond his presidency, with radical successors poised to continue his legacy.