Trump's Approval Ratings Plummet on Key Issues, Even Among His Base

Declining Approval Across Key Issues

• 📉 Donald Trump is currently "underwater" on virtually every issue he campaigned on for 2024, according to CNN's Harry Enten.
• ⚠️ His approval ratings are described as "catastrophic" across the board, indicating a significant decline in public support.

Epstein Case as a Major Weakness

• 🔍 The Jeffrey Epstein case is Trump's worst issue by far, with a net approval rating 39 points in the negative.
• 🚩 Even among Republicans, less than half (45%) approve of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, a stark contrast to his usual high approval within the party.
• 🗣️ Trump's dismissal of the Epstein case as a "hoax" and his refusal to take responsibility are alienating even some of his base.

Economic Concerns and Affordability

• 📊 On the economy, Trump is 26 points underwater on net approval regarding inflation.
• 🏠 A significant majority of voters (54%) believe Trump is more responsible for the current economy than Biden.
• 💰 Even 57% of Republicans feel Trump is not paying enough attention to lowering costs, highlighting a disconnect with his core supporters.

Historical Economic Context

• 📈 While net worth rose during both Trump's and Biden's first three years (excluding the pandemic), adjusted for inflation, net worth increased significantly more under Trump (16%) compared to Biden (0.7%).
• 💸 The speaker notes that government stimulus checks and bolstered unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, enacted when Trump was in office, contributed to individuals being "made whole" after pandemic-related shutdowns.

Trump's Shifting Base and Strategy

• 🚫 The narrative suggests Trump's "Teflon" coating has worn off, with his base showing disapproval on key issues.
• 📢 Trump's strategy of insulting parts of his base as "stupid" or "very bad" is seen as a risky and potentially damaging approach.