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- Pessimism rose to the level when President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025.
- A 2026 poll found 61 % say country is on the wrong track and Trump’s approval is 37 %.
- Political scientists warn the ‘wrong track’ sentiment is a red-flag for the GOP before 2026 midterms.
- President Donald Trump says his poll numbers are strong and the GOP would win landslide if he were on the ballot.
