POTUS vs FLOTUS

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The Trump’s Approval Ratings stink as both continue to sink.

New polling data from Fox News confirms that President Trump’s overall job approval is at 44 percent.

What the Poll Found

  • The Fox News national survey, conducted January 23–26, reports that 44% of registered voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 56% disapprove — a division typical of recent months. 
  • A majority of respondents believe the U.S. economy is in poor condition, with only 30% giving it a positive rating. The survey found roughly 7 in 10 voters say the economy is in bad shape. 
  • More voters think economic conditions will worsen rather than improve this year. 
  • Voters across party lines voiced concerns that the president isn’t spending enough time focused on the economy — including many Republicans and independents. 

How This Compares to Other Polling

While the Fox News poll shows Trump’s approval steady at 44%, other surveys paint a similar portrait of widespread economic dissatisfaction:

  • A recent CBS News poll found just 37% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy and a much larger share disapprove of his economic performance. 
  • Additional polling indicates broad concern among Americans about inflation and affordability — with many saying prices and cost-of-living issues are their top priorities. 

Context: Approval Ratings in Perspective

  • Trump’s approval numbers remain below 50% in Fox News polling, a pattern consistent with other recent national surveys. 
  • Although the Fox News poll shows a slightly higher number than some other surveys (which have placed overall approval in the high 30s or low 40s), the general trend across multiple pollsters points to a presidency that remains politically divisive and with no broad majority support. 

Economy as Central Issue

Economics continues to be the most important issue for many voters. Polls show:

  • Large majorities say the president’s economic policies have not helped their personal financial situation, and many say they have worsened it. 
  • Broader polling finds that a majority of Americans feel inflation and cost of living are key concerns, even when official inflation figures have eased in recent years. 

Fact Check Summary

  • Trump’s overall approval rating is accurately reported at 44% in the latest Fox News poll. 
  • Voter opinion on the economy remains predominantly negative, consistent across several national surveys. 
  • Approval on specific issues like economic management often runs lower than overall job approval, according to multiple polls.
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