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Trump's Popularity Plummets Ahead of State of the Union

2/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has lost significant popularity since his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Analyst Larry Sabato told FRANCE 24 in an interview that Trump is "underwater" on all major issues except border security.
As the State of the Union address approaches, Trump will focus on maintaining his MAGA base.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has lost significant popularity since his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Analyst Larry Sabato told FRANCE 24 in an interview that Trump is "underwater" on all major issues except border security.
As the State of the Union address approaches, Trump will focus on maintaining his MAGA base.