President Trump's Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low Amid Mixed Views on Economy and Immigration
President Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest in his second term, revealing deeply polarized American opinions on his economic and immigration policies.
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Overview
- President Trump's overall approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, indicating a significant shift in public sentiment.
- This decline is attributed to mixed feelings among Americans regarding his administration's handling of both the US economy and immigration policies.
- A CNN/SSRS poll showed 55% of US adults believe President Trump overstepped on deportations, while only 42% approved his immigration handling in mid-July.
- Deep polarization persists, with 83% of Republicans and only 3% of Democrats approving of President Trump's performance, alongside about one-third of independents.
- Despite the overall drop, President Trump's approval rating on handling the economy saw a slight increase from 35% to 38% in recent polls.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by focusing on factual poll data and providing essential context. They present specific approval numbers, detail demographic breakdowns, and crucially include the poll's margin of error, noting that shifts are within it. This approach prioritizes objective reporting of statistical findings without injecting editorial bias.
"Trump’s approval rating dropped one percentage point to 40%, the lowest level of his second term in office, as Americans remained concerned about his handling of the economy and immigration."
USA TODAY"While Trump still gets good marks on some specifics, including border security, many of his more aggressive specific immigration policies don’t poll well, even as he continues to press on with immigration as a signature issue."
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FAQ
The decline in President Trump's approval rating is largely due to mixed feelings among Americans regarding his administration's handling of the US economy and immigration policies, particularly a drop in approval among independents and concerns over deportation measures.
President Trump's approval rating is highly polarized: about 83-90% of Republicans approve of his performance, only around 3% to low single digits of Democrats approve, and independents have shown a significant drop to approximately 29-33%.
Yes, despite the overall drop in approval ratings, Trump's approval on his handling of the economy saw a slight increase from 35% to 38% in recent polls.
A CNN/SSRS poll indicated that 55% of US adults believe President Trump overstepped on deportations, and only 42% approved of his immigration handling, highlighting immigration enforcement as a key factor in his declining approval ratings.
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