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Trump's Approval Plummets: 51% Prefer Biden's Leadership

2/5/2026

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Trump's Approval Declines

U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval, with 51% saying he performs worse than Joe Biden.
Last year, 58% favored Trump, signaling a significant shift.
Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll finds 63% attribute the current economy to Trump's policies, while 37% blame Biden.
Immigration handling has drawn criticism after recent incidents involving federal agents.
As the midterm elections approach, Trump's approval has slipped across policy areas.

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Trump's Approval Declines

U.S. President Donald Trump faces declining approval, with 51% saying he performs worse than Joe Biden.
Last year, 58% favored Trump, signaling a significant shift.
Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll finds 63% attribute the current economy to Trump's policies, while 37% blame Biden.
Immigration handling has drawn criticism after recent incidents involving federal agents.
As the midterm elections approach, Trump's approval has slipped across policy areas.

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