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Trump Urges Redistricting Amid Declining Approval Ratings

12/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about Republican prospects in the midterm elections and urged red states to pursue redistricting to improve GOP chances.
He remains optimistic about economic improvements, predicting investments will yield results by mid-2026.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters urged Republicans to focus on Trump's successes, citing reduced gas and mortgage prices as progress.
Polls show declining approval ratings, with concerns over rising unemployment and slow job growth.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about Republican prospects in the midterm elections and urged red states to pursue redistricting to improve GOP chances.
He remains optimistic about economic improvements, predicting investments will yield results by mid-2026.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters urged Republicans to focus on Trump's successes, citing reduced gas and mortgage prices as progress.
Polls show declining approval ratings, with concerns over rising unemployment and slow job growth.