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'Was hoping for more': Trump support slips one year in
Trump's approval rating fell to 36% as voters in key swing areas cite unmet promises on affordability and welfare, with Democrats gaining ground in recent local elections.
- Last month, Gallup found President Donald Trump’s approval at 36 percent, down from 47 percent since his January 2017 inauguration.
- Analysts point to dissatisfaction over affordability as a key reason for slipping support; Christopher Borick said Trump's 2024 margin relied on voters unhappy with cost of living and welfare programmes.
- Trump narrowly carried Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election by a tiny margin, but Democratic candidates swept the 2025 local elections, reflecting shifting sentiment, analysts say.
- Faced with a drop in popularity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that will decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump has resumed campaign-style rallies to re-engage voters.
- Some voters express conditional support, citing policy gains but unmet expectations and concerning remarks; Joe Kramley showed frustration while Gary Armstrong praised some decisions despite inflation worries.
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'Was hoping for more': Trump support slips one year in
Michelle Sims hesitated when asked if she still backed Donald Trump one year into his presidency. "Yeah -- to a certain extent," she sighed as she eyed groceries in a Pennsylvania food bank.
·Missoula, United States
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Donald Trump support slips as he completes one year in presidency, Americans say were 'hoping for more'
Donald Trump faces declining approval ratings on one year into his presidency. Voters like Michelle Sims and Joe Kramley express disappointment over rising living costs and unmet promises. While some remain satisfied with certain decisions, others find the direction of the country concerning.
·India
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