00:00Is Donald Trump losing his grip on public approval?
00:03Since mid-July, a consistent 55% of Americans have disapproved of his job performance,
00:08according to the economist YouGov, and that number hasn't budged.
00:12Even more telling?
00:14His approval rating sits stuck around 40-41%,
00:17giving him a net rating of minus 14 to minus 15 points,
00:21just a few steps away from his all-time low.
00:24So what's causing this standstill?
00:26Critics point to lingering scandals,
00:28like his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case
00:31and a White House that focuses on flashy moves over real economic progress.
00:36Big gestures like ice raids and aggressive foreign policy might grab headlines,
00:40but they're not helping at the gas pump or grocery store.
00:43Even some voters who backed him in 2024 are now questioning their choice.
00:48But don't count him out yet.
00:49He's gaining traction with college-educated and Hispanic voters,
00:53two groups that could be pivotal in the 2026 midterms.
00:56Still, with wars abroad, inflation at home, and public trust slipping,
01:01Trump's biggest battle might be winning back belief in his leadership.
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