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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Rising Cost of Living

12/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, a second-term low tied to affordability concerns.
Polls show nearly half of Americans say the cost of living is the worst they’ve experienced, with 46% blaming Trump.
Trump plans public appearances to defend his economic policies amid intra-party criticism of his focus on foreign issues.
The situation poses challenges for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the subprime mortgage collapse, led to the Great Recession, officially lasting from December 2007 to June 2009. Unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009, and millions faced foreclosure. In response, the Obama administration enacted the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February 2009, aiming to stimulate economic recovery and address ongoing affordability issues.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, a second-term low tied to affordability concerns.
Polls show nearly half of Americans say the cost of living is the worst they’ve experienced, with 46% blaming Trump.
Trump plans public appearances to defend his economic policies amid intra-party criticism of his focus on foreign issues.
The situation poses challenges for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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