President Donald Trump faces a challenging political landscape as he prepares for his State of the Union address, with only 39% of Americans approving of his economic leadership, according to a recent AP-NORC poll. This marks a significant decline from his previous terms, where he enjoyed better ratings on economic issues. As dissatisfaction with rising costs grows, Republicans are concerned about the impact on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, while Trump continues to dismiss negative polls as “fake.”
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