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Updated · The Daily Beast · Apr 23Trump Faces Record-Low Approval as Economic and Foreign Policy Woes Deepen GOP Rifts
52 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Apr 23
- President Trump's approval ratings have fallen to record lows, with net approval dropping sharply across multiple polls.
- Discontent is rising among non-MAGA Republicans, independents, and key voter groups, driven by economic concerns and the unpopular war in Iran.
- The decline in support, including in GOP strongholds like Utah, poses challenges for Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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