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Summary

Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating of any newly elected U.S. president since World War II, except for himself in 2017.

While his immigration policies and government downsizing have support, controversial moves—like ending birthright citizenship and renaming the Gulf of Mexico—face strong opposition.

Economic concerns, particularly rising prices, remain a major issue for voters.

Analysts say Trump’s popularity will likely hinge on broader economic and immigration policies, with potential political consequences for Republicans in the 2026 elections.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

We're fine with kicking out all the Mexicans but don't you dare call that water something else. Classic America.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He was unpopular when voted in...inconsequential reporting

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Don't worry, he'll get less popular along the way.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Trump about to ban the Telegraph in the US

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Trump about to add 50% tariffs to the UK in retaliation for this story.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

It's like a bingo game, but a new one starts every 120 minutes

[–] [email protected] 60 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Doesn't matter. The GOP hold all three branches of government and will do whatever he tells them to do.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Fun thing about the GOP is that they are all rats waiting for the ship to sink. The minute they see that trump is weaker/unpopular among their base, they'll jump ship and try to sell him out

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[–] [email protected] 149 points 1 day ago (16 children)

Maybe some of those people who he's not popular with should have fucking voted.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Especially this previous election, since they're about to write the tax laws AGAIN which won't expire for another decade.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Maybe people in the most heavily propagandized country on the planet should stop relying on the "Democratic" process.

[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But … the last guy who was not even on the ballot is as old as Trump. And eggs are expensive. And another country is waging war, sorry, gEnOcIdE. And Kamala sounds foreign and I don’t know what she would do because I prefer to revel in ignorance instead of finding out myself.

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