"Trump's diminished standing with the electorate is likely linked to a slew of controversial policies. These include, but are not limited to, sweeping tariffs on many of America's most important trading partners, mass layoffs of federal employees, aggressive deportations of undocumented immigrants, and, most recently, actions that have been interpreted as leveraging the power of the federal government to stifle free speech."
"Additionally, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the president's key legislative achievement so far, is projected to add $3.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The new law also extends tax cuts while reducing SNAP and Medicaid benefits. These and other policies implemented by the administration have likely alienated many moderate and independent voters, as well as some members of Trump's own party and Democrats willing to give the president the benefit of the doubt."
President Trump's approval has declined from 47% at the start of his second term to 40% in recent Gallup numbers. The drop is linked to several controversial policies, including sweeping tariffs, mass federal layoffs, aggressive deportations, and actions viewed as curbing free speech. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected by the Congressional Budget Office to add $3.4 trillion to the national debt over 10 years, while extending tax cuts and reducing SNAP and Medicaid benefits. These policies have likely alienated moderates, independents, and some party members, though the president remains popular in certain states identified by Morning Consult data.
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