It was bold. It was brash. It was unapologetic. And it was a sign that Trump had no intention of changing his style.
But while the president projected confidence, his team knew something that speeches and rallies couldn’t erase: the polls were sliding.
The Approval Rating Americans Can’t Ignore
That’s a steep fall from the early days of his second term, when optimism briefly pushed him above 50%. At that time, even skeptics admitted his initial economic moves seemed promising. But then came the setbacks: trade fights, tariff hikes, and constant media battles. The optimism evaporated almost overnight.
Even among Republicans, cracks are showing. While 82% still back him, that number is five points lower than during the height of his first term. Among independents, the picture is even grimmer — only 32% approve, while nearly two-thirds disapprove.
For any president, those numbers are dangerous. They’re the difference between a White House with momentum and one facing paralysis.
Erosion in Trump Country
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