By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A recent YouGov/Economist survey reveals that Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to a record low, with 57% disapproving of his job performance. This net approval of minus 18 is the lowest of his second term, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, inflation, and immigration. Having initially enjoyed positive economic approval, Trump’s support has eroded significantly in these areas. Notably, a majority across key demographics, including men, women, Hispanics, and young voters, disapprove of his presidency despite his claims of high approval and downplaying concerns about economic issues.
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Trump Hit With Devastating All-Time Low Approval Ratings – The president is being punished for failing to improve the economy as promised.
Well, here we are again, facing another headline screaming about plummeting approval ratings for Trump. And honestly, it’s not exactly breaking news at this point. The core of his support seems stubbornly fixed around the 40% mark, give or take a few percentage points, and that’s been the story for years. The article itself mentions the approval is at 39%, while 57% disapprove. The reaction in this case highlights a mixture of frustration, anger, and a sense of “here we go again.” There’s a feeling that these polls, while technically accurate, don’t really reflect any meaningful change in the political landscape.
This situation makes you think, what exactly constitutes “punishment” in this context? It’s not like these poll numbers are going to change his lifestyle. His supporters will vote for him again, regardless of the economy. Some people are saying he’s never truly faced consequences for his actions. The sentiment here is clear: the consequences, if any, are not being felt by the person in question. People are suffering, and it appears he doesn’t really care. And, to be fair, is anyone really surprised?
The state of the economy is a major point of contention. The assertion is that he didn’t just fail to improve it; he actively made things worse. People are feeling the pinch. Auto insurance, health insurance, and groceries are all going up. It’s starting to hurt at all economic levels. Some suggest that this will become more apparent as people struggle with rising costs, especially around holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The comment about WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) programs being at risk suggests an even deeper concern about the impact of financial hardship on vulnerable populations.
The article mentions a perceived betrayal of promises. He promised to improve the economy, and many feel he’s done the opposite. Instead, his focus, according to the comments, has been on attacking his perceived enemies, which is exactly what his followers want. It appears that the economic situation is a key factor in these low approval ratings. This sentiment is fueled by a sense of disillusionment and a feeling that his actions have been detrimental to the average person.
The lack of accountability is a recurring theme. There’s a feeling that he’s immune to the usual repercussions. Some suggest the only real consequences would be Democrats retaking Congress, or, though unlikely, impeachment. There is a strong feeling that the current political system is failing to hold him accountable.
The comments express a lot of cynicism about the news coverage itself. Some people are getting tired of the headlines about low approval ratings. Some think the headlines are almost meaningless, as the numbers seem to stay relatively consistent. There’s a feeling that these articles are simply repeating the same story over and over again.
His personal finances are thriving, even while the economy as a whole struggles. It’s a key source of frustration, with people accusing him of being a grifter, focused on personal gain while the country suffers. This is viewed by some as an illustration of how he is “punishing the American people”. His lack of empathy, his focus on his own wealth, and his willingness to make promises he doesn’t keep—it all adds to the feeling that he’s immune to consequences.
There’s a lot of anger directed at Congress, too, accusing them of inaction and complicity. There is a sense of powerlessness, with many believing that approval ratings are irrelevant because they don’t impact the agenda. The idea that his agenda is not about what regular people want, but what a few powerful figures desire, further fuels this frustration.
The consensus appears to be that the economy is struggling, that he promised improvement and failed, and that he is not being held accountable. Approval ratings, no matter how low, seem not to matter.