Charting how Trump became a historically unpopular president
President Donald Trump's average approval rating has dropped to 35% according to the CNN Poll of Polls, making him one of the most unpopular presidents in history. Trump's approval rating has been declining steadily over the past 15 months, with significant drops following his unpopular pardons, tariffs, and the Iran war.
President Donald Trump's average approval rating has dropped to 35%, making him historically unpopular. Trump's rating has been declining over 15 months, with significant drops following unpopular decisions. His pardons of January 6 defendants and Department of Government Efficiency cuts led by Elon Musk were early culprits. Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement in April also hurt his ratings. The Iran war, which 61% of Americans label a 'mistake,' has further eroded Trump's approval. The decline puts the Republican Party at risk in the 2026 midterm elections.
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