Trump Is Making the Same Mistake That Doomed Biden
Donald Trump's approval rating has significantly declined, now sitting at 37 percent according to a recent poll. This drop is notable as it places him below President Joe Biden's approval ratings following Biden's poor performance in a past debate. The shift in public opinion raises questions about Trump's political strategy and connection with American voters.
- ▪Trump's approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to a New York Times and Siena College poll.
- ▪Democrats now lead the generic House ballot by 10 points, indicating a shift in voter sentiment.
- ▪This decline in Trump's popularity challenges the belief among his supporters that he has a strong base of support.
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Trump Is Making the Same Mistake That Doomed BidenPresident Donald Trump speaks to members of the media prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House on May 8, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong via Getty Images)He insists that the economy is fine while angry Americans plead for relief.By Ruy Teixeira05.21.26 — U.S. PoliticsFOLLOW COLUMN --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationREAD IN APPPresident Donald Trump has a high opinion of his own persuasive power and political instincts. That is not without justification. Despite massive derision from pundits, he’s managed to win two out of the last three presidential elections.
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