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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Affordability Crisis Worries

12/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has an approval rating 14 percentage points underwater, driven by the affordability crisis.
Independent voters approve at 31%, down from 41% in July.
A CNN poll shows 61% of Americans believe Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions.
Republican lawmakers are worried about reelection prospects as Trump's failure to address affordability could jeopardize their support.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the collapse of the housing bubble and risky lending practices, peaked with Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy on September 15, leading to a 10% unemployment rate by October 2009. This crisis resulted in significant government bailouts and regulatory reforms, yet economic dissatisfaction persists, with 61% of Americans believing current policies have worsened conditions, impacting Republican reelection prospects.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has an approval rating 14 percentage points underwater, driven by the affordability crisis.
Independent voters approve at 31%, down from 41% in July.
A CNN poll shows 61% of Americans believe Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions.
Republican lawmakers are worried about reelection prospects as Trump's failure to address affordability could jeopardize their support.

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