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Trump's Approval Dips as Elections Heat Up

1/28/2026

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Trump's Approval Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump has seen approval decline ahead of the midterm elections, especially among young and non-white voters.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats leading independents by 15 points, contrasted with smaller margins in prior elections.
Some observers, including Senator Chris Murphy, view the deployment of federal immigration personnel in swing states as an attempt to influence election outcomes.
The shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has intensified scrutiny of these tactics.

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Bondi Demands Voter Data

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanding access to Minnesota's voter rolls.
Critics including Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon allege the request is coercive and linked to the shooting of Alex Pretti.
They say the data would support unfounded claims of voter fraud.
Courts have raised concerns.
Legal challenges to the demands have emerged.

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Trump's Approval Decline

U.S. President Donald Trump has seen approval decline ahead of the midterm elections, especially among young and non-white voters.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats leading independents by 15 points, contrasted with smaller margins in prior elections.
Some observers, including Senator Chris Murphy, view the deployment of federal immigration personnel in swing states as an attempt to influence election outcomes.
The shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has intensified scrutiny of these tactics.

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