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Trump's Approval Dips Amid Nationwide Protests and Controversies

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces fluctuating approval, with polls showing 35%–44% approval.
A CBS News/YouGov poll shows 41% approval and 59% disapproval.
Morning Consult finds a net positive rating in 22 states, including Florida at 50%.
Protests erupted nationwide after the Minneapolis ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman, prompting the administration to deploy more agents to Minnesota.
Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy remains unpopular, with 56% disapproving.

History

Historical Context

Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal, resulting in a Gallup poll showing only 24% approval for his presidency. This historical context parallels Donald Trump's fluctuating approval ratings, which ranged from 35% to 44% during controversies like the Epstein case, highlighting the ongoing challenges U.S. presidents face in maintaining public support during crises.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces fluctuating approval, with polls showing 35%–44% approval.
A CBS News/YouGov poll shows 41% approval and 59% disapproval.
Morning Consult finds a net positive rating in 22 states, including Florida at 50%.
Protests erupted nationwide after the Minneapolis ICE officer's fatal shooting of a woman, prompting the administration to deploy more agents to Minnesota.
Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy remains unpopular, with 56% disapproving.

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