Trump Gets Humiliating Report Card Before State of the Union

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

While the president doubles down on tariffs, his approval ratings are tanking.

President Donald Trump faces a 60 percent disapproval rating, his lowest since the immediate aftermath of Jan. 6, as he prepares for Tuesday’s State of the Union. A new poll from Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos published Sunday found that of that figure, 47 percent strongly disapprove of the 79-year-old president.

Most voters, 65 percent, believe Trump has overstepped his authority by signing a flurry of questionable executive orders in his first year. He is slipping in confidence on issues including his use of military force in other countries, his handling of the Epstein files, and ICE’s immigration raid tactics.

Inflation is the biggest issue that voters have with Trump, with 65 percent disapproving. Tariffs follow closely behind, with 64% of people disapproving of the president’s signature economic policy.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-gets-humiliating-report-card-150040362.html

Plus he doesn't work or play well with others

[Soul_of_Wit]

1. Some thoughts on this poll

The cult of personality around Donald is a big factor in the too-high approval numbers (39%.) The true MAGA will cite lower prices for eggs and gasoline, neither of which have anything to do with Dear Leader's policies. If you ask what else has gone down in price, then you get crickets or deflection.

The key character trait of MAGA is a strong affinity for authoritarianism. Cruelty and bigotry are selling points within the cult. This explains the acceptance of the weaponization/militarization of federal law enforcement.

The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that voter confidence in Democrats is not much better. When asked if they trust Trump or Democrats to handle big issues, 33 percent said the president, while 31 percent said his opposing party.

The distrust of Democrats in Congress goes well beyond demagoguery and propaganda. The blue team is seen as hyper-focused on both social issues and help for the poor. The middle class (where a bigger-than-reality proportion of Americans see themselves) wants help for their concerns. Democrats are seen as doing nothing to address affordability for things like housing, education and prescription drugs. Personally, I saw the cost of Eliquis--with a Medicare prescription drug plan, mind you--go up $100 for my first 90-day purchase in 2026. It is easy to see why Democratic plans to reduce prescription drug costs are perceived as either ineffective or (at best) a distant light at the end of the tunnel.

[dutch777]

3. We certainly have more policy focus and messaging to do. I am getting tired of just being anti-Trump. We need more...

...of substance that speaks to KEY voter concerns not a huge vague wish list. And we need to be able to deliver on voters top priorities when we win the mid terms big time to tee up our candidates for 2028. And yes, Trump may veto and Repug faithful will use every trick to deny and delay but we can paint the whole GOP with that.

[NoMoreRepugs]

2. Sorry, but I'm a disbeliever in any economic statistics associated with this "administration" AKA "clusterfuck" -

my honest opinion is that if the real inflation number which I believe has to be well north of 4/5% were public knowledge TrumpenFuhrer would very likely be far deeper down the shitter.

I’m hungry, crabby (obviously) and not having an even average day - so please, no one take offense.

[OnlinePoker]

4. But don't worry. He'll say the same crap as every other president before him.

The state of the union is strong. In my time, I've never once heard them say "we're in deep trouble" or words to that effect.