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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Legal and Diplomatic Turmoil

12/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval by December 2025, with The New York Times citing 42% approval and 55% disapproval.
Gallup reports 36% approval, the lowest in his second term.
Discontent spans independents and college-educated voters.
He faces legal and diplomatic challenges, including a Supreme Court birthright citizenship case and tensions with Venezuela.
The 2026 midterm elections may further affect his standing.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval by December 2025, with The New York Times citing 42% approval and 55% disapproval.
Gallup reports 36% approval, the lowest in his second term.
Discontent spans independents and college-educated voters.
He faces legal and diplomatic challenges, including a Supreme Court birthright citizenship case and tensions with Venezuela.
The 2026 midterm elections may further affect his standing.