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Dolly Parton Tops Poll; Trump Trails Obama Significantly

4/14/2026

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A University of Massachusetts/YouGov poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump trailing former President Barack Obama in favorability, with Obama at 50% and Trump at -18%.
Dolly Parton leads the poll with 70% favorability.
Trump's approval has declined due to an unpopular Iran war and weak economic handling, with 31% approving.
Senator Chris Murphy says Trump is among the most unpopular presidents in history, while Trump claims his polling is the highest.

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A University of Massachusetts/YouGov poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump trailing former President Barack Obama in favorability, with Obama at 50% and Trump at -18%.
Dolly Parton leads the poll with 70% favorability.
Trump's approval has declined due to an unpopular Iran war and weak economic handling, with 31% approving.
Senator Chris Murphy says Trump is among the most unpopular presidents in history, while Trump claims his polling is the highest.