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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Economic and Foreign Policy Challenges

3/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump holds a record-low 33% approval, with 55.7% disapproval as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Rising gas prices and ongoing military actions in Iran contribute to the administration's challenges.
The Senate passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans rejected it.
Trump declared an emergency to pay TSA workers.
Negotiations with Iran continue, with the United States considering troop increases.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a record-low 33% approval, with 55.7% disapproval as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Rising gas prices and ongoing military actions in Iran contribute to the administration's challenges.
The Senate passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans rejected it.
Trump declared an emergency to pay TSA workers.
Negotiations with Iran continue, with the United States considering troop increases.