By The Opinion
President Donald Trump’s popularity is plummetingas confirmed by a recent Fresh York Instances survey, which reveals that voters believe that the Republican made the “mistake” of starting a war against Iran, in addition to an increase in concern about the economy.
57% disapprove of the president’s managementwho registers just 37% approval.
The cost of living (69%) leads the Republican president as the worst rating; the war in Iran is placed in second position (65%); the economy in general (64%) in third position and the Israel-Palestine conflict in fourth with 62%, while migration issues occupy fifth position with 56%.
The Instances/Siena report confirms what other polls reveal: President Trump’s policies leave the Republican Party in a complicated political situation for the November midterm elections.
The report highlights that only Republicans approve, in general, of Trump’s management, including the war against Iran.
“Independent voters, specifically, have been more dissatisfied with Mr. Trump,” the report says. “69% [de los votantes independientes] disapproved of his managementan increase from the 62% recorded in a survey […] January”.
44% of voters said Trump’s current policies had hurt them personally, up from 36% last fall, the report added.
Another report, from ThinkNow, coincides with Instances’ findings on economic concerns.
The report highlighted that inflation continues to be the predominant economic concern for practically all groups of voters consulted. However, the cost of housing weighs particularly heavily among Latinos and Democrats.
However, inflation is a worrying issue for the majority with 81% among voters overall; 82% among Democrats; seventy nine% among Republicans, and 76% among independents.
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