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Trump Defends Economic Policies Amid 30% Approval Rating

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic approval is 30% and his overall approval stands at 40.3%.
Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) described the United States as "pretty damn dark" for many Americans, citing unaffordable gas, loss of health insurance, and job insecurity.
Trump defended his economic policies amid rising energy costs tied to the Iran conflict, calling inflation "fake inflation" from fuel prices.
The national average gas price is $4.02 per gallon.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic approval is 30% and his overall approval stands at 40.3%.
Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) described the United States as "pretty damn dark" for many Americans, citing unaffordable gas, loss of health insurance, and job insecurity.
Trump defended his economic policies amid rising energy costs tied to the Iran conflict, calling inflation "fake inflation" from fuel prices.
The national average gas price is $4.02 per gallon.