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Trump's Second Term Begins with Record Low Approval

1/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump kicks off his second term with a shaky 45% approval rating, the lowest for a newly elected president since World War II, aside from his own 2017 start. While his immigration policies garner some backing, fierce resistance arises over controversial moves like ending birthright citizenship. Economic worries loom large, with many Americans feeling the nation is veering off course.

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Historical Context

President Trump's second term begins with a 45% approval rating, the lowest for a newly elected president since World War II. His administration's immigration policies, influenced by the Center for Immigration Studies, echo past tensions over immigration, particularly during the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which aimed to curb illegal immigration but ultimately failed to do so, reflecting ongoing national divisions.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump kicks off his second term with a shaky 45% approval rating, the lowest for a newly elected president since World War II, aside from his own 2017 start. While his immigration policies garner some backing, fierce resistance arises over controversial moves like ending birthright citizenship. Economic worries loom large, with many Americans feeling the nation is veering off course.

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