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Trump's Approval Plummets Ahead of Midterms Amid Voter Dissatisfaction

12/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces new lows in approval, with 31% backing his economic management.
Overall approval stands at 36%, just above the all-time low after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Voter dissatisfaction extends to crime and immigration, with approvals falling from 53% to 43% and 49% to 38%.
As midterms approach, nearly half blame Trump for the cost-of-living crisis.
Democrats lead in voter intention polls.

History

Historical Context

President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal resulted in a historic low approval rating of 24%, significantly eroding public trust in the presidency. Today, President Donald Trump faces similar challenges, with only 31% approval for his economic management, reflecting ongoing voter dissatisfaction as midterm elections approach, reminiscent of the political turbulence experienced in the 1970s.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces new lows in approval, with 31% backing his economic management.
Overall approval stands at 36%, just above the all-time low after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Voter dissatisfaction extends to crime and immigration, with approvals falling from 53% to 43% and 49% to 38%.
As midterms approach, nearly half blame Trump for the cost-of-living crisis.
Democrats lead in voter intention polls.

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