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Trump's Approval Plummets to -19 Amid Voter Discontent

12/5/2025

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Trump's Approval Plummets

U.S. President Donald Trump has a net -19 approval rating in Economist/YouGov polls, marking the seventh straight week of decline (38% approve, 57% disapprove).
President Joe Biden had a -9 net approval rating at the same point in his term.
Voters, especially Republicans, grew dissatisfied after losses in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City.

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Trump's Airstrike Support

A Ronald Reagan Institute survey finds strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran, with 60% in favor.
The poll shows a partisan divide, with 39% of Democrats supporting the strikes.
Sixty-four percent back sending weapons to Ukraine against Russian aggression, up from last year.
Seventy-nine percent view Russia as an enemy, and nearly half see China as the greatest threat to the United States.

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Europeans Fear Conflict

A survey across nine European countries shows rising security anxiety and fear of conflict with Russia.
Nearly half view U.S. President Donald Trump as an "enemy of Europe," with hostility perceptions rising.
About 51% believe the risk of war with Russia is high, 77% in Poland are concerned.
Sixty-nine percent say national defense is inadequate, while 74% back remaining in the European Union.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, President Donald Trump experienced a -19 approval rating, a stark decline reflecting public dissatisfaction following the 2016 election. During this period, 39% of Democrats supported military actions, highlighting deepening partisan divides. This polarization has significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and domestic unity, as public sentiment increasingly influences government actions and international relations.

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Trump's Approval Plummets

U.S. President Donald Trump has a net -19 approval rating in Economist/YouGov polls, marking the seventh straight week of decline (38% approve, 57% disapprove).
President Joe Biden had a -9 net approval rating at the same point in his term.
Voters, especially Republicans, grew dissatisfied after losses in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City.

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