Trump’s approval craters past a milestone he desperately wanted to avoid
Alternet • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36%, with a 58% disapproval rating, marking a significant decline over recent weeks and falling below former President Joe Biden's lowest average approval rating.
- Trump’s approval has remained under 40% for two straight months, with a net approval of -22 for three consecutive weeks, a record low compared to Biden’s -21.8 average at a similar point.
- Similar to Biden, Trump's declining popularity is attributed to concerns about his age, visible struggles during public appearances, and persistent inflation impacting voter sentiment.
- Inflation, a lingering issue from the pandemic era, continues to drive voter anger and has negatively affected incumbents across the political spectrum, contributing to the declining approval ratings of both presidents.
- Despite Trump's tendency to blame Biden for current issues, the challenges facing both leaders reveal parallel struggles with public perception and economic pressures.