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Trump's Approval Plummets as Voters Cite Economic Failures

1/19/2026

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Trump's Approval Declines

U.S. President Donald Trump has a negative net approval rating, with about 29% of voters approving near the one-year mark of his second term.
A CNN poll finds 58% view his first year back as a failure.
Voters cite economic issues as a major concern, with many believing Trump’s policies have worsened conditions.
The Republican Party faces challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms, as Trump’s declining support could affect majorities.

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Trump's Approval Dips

U.S. President Donald Trump has seen his approval ratings dip.
The dip follows the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration officer in Minneapolis.
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Trump met María Corina Machado, who presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump plans to pardon Wanda Vázquez Garced, the former Puerto Rican governor who pled guilty to campaign finance violations.

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Historical Context

The Insurrection Act of 1807 permits U.S. presidents to deploy military forces during civil unrest. In June 2020, President Trump threatened to invoke this act amid protests following George Floyd's murder, reflecting historical precedents of federal intervention. His approval ratings plummeted to 29%, reminiscent of President Johnson's struggles during the Vietnam War, highlighting potential implications for the Republican Party in the 2026 midterms.

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Trump's Approval Declines

U.S. President Donald Trump has a negative net approval rating, with about 29% of voters approving near the one-year mark of his second term.
A CNN poll finds 58% view his first year back as a failure.
Voters cite economic issues as a major concern, with many believing Trump’s policies have worsened conditions.
The Republican Party faces challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms, as Trump’s declining support could affect majorities.

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