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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic and Immigration Concerns

1/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has a record-low 27% approval among independent voters with 67% disapproval, for a net -40 points, down from -31 last week.
His overall approval stands at 39% with 57% disapproving.
Economy and immigration policy concerns may drive the decline, and experts warn the low approval could affect the upcoming midterm elections and require significant wins to mitigate Republican Party losses.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has a record-low 27% approval among independent voters with 67% disapproval, for a net -40 points, down from -31 last week.
His overall approval stands at 39% with 57% disapproving.
Economy and immigration policy concerns may drive the decline, and experts warn the low approval could affect the upcoming midterm elections and require significant wins to mitigate Republican Party losses.