Charting how Trump became a historically unpopular president

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to an average of 35%, comparable to the low levels seen during George W. Bush's presidency, signaling significant unpopularity even surpassing post-January 6, 2021, levels.
• Key factors in the decline include unpopular pardons of January 6 defendants, aggressive tariffs leading to a trade war, a controversial immigration crackdown, and the ongoing Iran war, which 61% of Americans view as a mistake.
• Economic issues, particularly rising gas prices and the cost of living, have severely damaged Trump's approval on economic management, with over 70% disapproving of his handling of these issues.
• Many Americans perceive Trump as having misplaced priorities, focusing on foreign military interventions rather than addressing pressing domestic problems like inflation and the cost of living.
• Concerns about Trump's competence, stability, and decision-making ability have increased, with polls showing a majority of Americans doubting his capacity to effectively manage the presidency and foreign policy.