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Trump's Approval Plummets: State of the Union Dilemma

2/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces unprecedented challenges ahead of the State of the Union, with a net approval of minus 27 points, per CNN's Harry Enten.
Independents' approval has dropped to minus 47 points, down from minus 13 a year ago, complicating Trump's overall support.
The State of the Union address may influence opinion, but current trends signal deeper electoral issues for Trump and his party.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces unprecedented challenges ahead of the State of the Union, with a net approval of minus 27 points, per CNN's Harry Enten.
Independents' approval has dropped to minus 47 points, down from minus 13 a year ago, complicating Trump's overall support.
The State of the Union address may influence opinion, but current trends signal deeper electoral issues for Trump and his party.