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Updated · NBC News · Apr 19Trump Approval Rating Hits New Low Amid Economic and Foreign Policy Discontent
52 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 19
- President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point of his second term, with national averages around 37-41%.
- Polls show widespread disapproval of Trump’s handling of inflation and the Iran war, with support slipping even in traditional Republican strongholds.
- These trends highlight challenges for Trump and the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as economic concerns and war fatigue grow.
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