Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets to Historic Low Amid Economic Strain

Donald Trump’s public approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest level recorded for the former president, including after the events of January 6. The figure reflects a sharp decline as voters react to rising costs for gasoline and groceries.

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Across the United States, consumers report difficulty affording basic necessities, a situation amplified by inflationary pressures on fuel and food. Amid this backdrop, Trump has issued a series of provocative statements: he justified a potential attack on Iran by declaring “it’s our turn,” suggested he would replace the grass in Washington, D.C., parks and likened the change to human life, and claimed that President Joe Biden had called him to say he was “no good.” In the same period, Trump’s personal finances showed a $2 billion profit last year, a point highlighted by commentators as a contrast to the public’s economic hardship.

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Trump’s own remarks framed the Iran justification as a matter of national timing, while his remarks about park grass were presented as a whimsical policy idea. When questioned about soaring prices, he deflected responsibility, asserting that the media’s inquiries were inevitable given his role.

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He also pointed out perceived double standards, noting that Republicans once condemned a minor sartorial choice by a former president while now aggressively targeting the Biden family.

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