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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are under pressure amid disputes with Congress, contentious immigration changes, and reversals of protections for high-profile critics. Trump’s administration recently proposed a rule to limit the length of stay for foreign students and other visa holders to four years, cancelled Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, and notified Congress about plans to rescind $4.9 billion in previously approved foreign aid funding. Trump’s job approval rating was at 40%, with 56% disapproval, according to a recent Gallup poll.
President Trump’s Approval Ratings under Pressure amid Policy Clashes
President Trump’s approval ratings are strained this week due to contentious immigration changes and a clash with Congress concerning foreign aid and protections for critics.
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule on Aug. 27 to limit the length of stay for foreign students and other visa holders to four years, extendable only after further vetting. Trump canceled Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, and plans to rescind $4.9 billion in foreign aid, creating a potential conflict with lawmakers over spending rights.
California’s Governor responded to Trump’s threats to deploy the National Guard by announcing additional highway patrol teams in several cities as part of an ongoing public safety strategy.
How Does Trump’s Approval Rating Compare to Previous Presidents?
Trump’s approval ratings compare as follows: Biden (40%), Trump (first term – 34%), Obama (59%), George W. Bush (34%), Clinton (66%), George H.W. Bush (56%), Reagan (63%), Carter (34%), Ford (53%), Nixon (24%)
Are Presidential Approval Ratings Accurate?
Data agency Gallup indicates that approval ratings have played a key role in politics for over 70 years. These ratings reflect the percentage of Americans who approve of the president’s performance, and can impact legislation, actions, and elections. However, Quorum suggests that extreme partisanship and a polarized political climate may have reduced their usefulness.
Contributor: USA TODAY Network reporter Maria Francis
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