Harry Enten Analyzes Trump's Record-Low Approval Ratings Before State of the Union

Trump's Pre-State of the Union Approval Ratings

• 📉 Donald Trump's net approval rating is at -27 points heading into his State of the Union address, a significant drop compared to previous years.
• ⚠️ This marks the weakest point in his presidency going into a State of the Union, lower than in 2020, 2019, and 2018.
• 📊 Compared to other 21st-century presidents in their second term, Trump's -27 points is considerably lower than Obama's -15 and George W. Bush's -11.

Weakness Among Independents

• 🎯 Trump's approval among independent voters has plummeted to -47 points, a record low for him.
• 📌 This significant deficit with independents is a primary driver of his overall low approval ratings.
• 📈 A year ago, Trump's approval with independents was -13 points, highlighting a dramatic decline.

Declining Support from Key Demographics

• 📉 Latino voters show a stunning drop in approval, from 41% a year ago to 22% currently.
• ⚠️ This decline among Latino voters raises concerns for Republicans in districts with large Latino populations.
• 📊 Support has also sagged among young voters and Black voters, indicating a broad-based erosion of support.

Public Priorities vs. Trump's Focus

• 💡 The economy and cost of living are the top concerns for Americans, with foreign policy barely registering.
• 🗣️ Despite public sentiment, Trump appears inclined to focus on other areas, such as immigration, rather than directly addressing economic anxieties.
• 😟 Many Americans, particularly retirees on fixed incomes, are struggling with the cost of living and want the president to focus on these issues.