Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Reaches New Low Point: Poll
Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration has reached a new low, according to polling. Why It Matters Immigration was the cornerstone of Trump’s 2024 campaign and an issue Trump previously polled highly on. But recent polls have shown Trump’s approval rating on immigration underwater. A decline in approval now—especially as immigration remains a central focus—signals […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Double-Digits Above Water on Key Issue—Poll
More than half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump‘s approach to transgender issues—exceeding his overall job approval rating—according to a new Associated Press-NORC poll. Why It Matters After campaigning heavily on transgender issues, one of Trump’s first executive orders declared that there are only two genders—”male and female.” He has heavily pushed policies and […]
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SpaceX’s ‘Starbase’ Becomes Official City After Voter Approval
A special election in Cameron County, Texas has officially established Elon Musk’s SpaceX facility as “Starbase,” a new city, with voters overwhelmingly approving the incorporation measure by a margin of 173 to 4 (only 143 votes were needed for the measure to pass), according to election records. The vote marks a significant milestone for SpaceX‘s […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets To New Low Ahead of 100 Days
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has declined to a new low as he prepares to mark his first 100 days in office. According to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, the president’s approval rating has declined among Americans in general, as well as in key demographics including independents and white voters. Why It Matters The end […]
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Trump’s Approval Rating Plummets With Nearly All Key Groups: Poll
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating is in the negatives with nearly all key groups, a new poll from Pew Research Center finds. Why It Matters Trump has routinely touted positive approval ratings and polling during news conferences and campaign rallies throughout his political career. When the president returned to the White House in January, he […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Over Economy Plunges to New Low
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating regarding his handling of the economy has declined to its lowest point in his second term, according to recent polls. Why It Matters Trump’s approval rating is a key indicator of his political strength as he navigates his second presidential term and prepares for future policy battles. A shift in […]
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From DOGE Cuts To Trump’s Approval Rating—This Week’s Best Reader Remarks
Newsweek readers have expressed thought-provoking opinions on critical issues this week — from sweeping cuts at the Department of Education to attempts to boycott Tesla. One reader wrote that the plan to decentralize U.S. education and shift control to the individual states “poses several risks” and could exacerbate inequalities. While another reader warned that “Trump […]
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Trump’s 2nd-Term Approval Rating With Hispanics Slips to Record Low: Polls
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has taken a hit during his second term among Hispanics, slipping to tie its lowest point thus far, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Wednesday night for comment. Why It Matters Historically, Trump has faced backlash and criticism regarding his tough […]
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Donald Trump Approval Rating With Hispanics Is Highest Since Taking Office
President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings among Hispanics have hit their highest point since he took office in January, according to results of a new opinion poll. Newsweek reached out for comment to the White House via email on Wednesday evening. Why It Matters Despite frequently facing criticism for hard-line immigration policies that target migrants from […]
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Soars With Gen Z
President Donald Trump has seen a major improvement in his approval ratings among those aged 18-29, according to a poll. The White House has been contacted for comment via email. Why It Matters Trump made gains among Gen Z and first-time voters in the 2024 election compared to 2020. Some surveys had suggested this support […]
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