Social Trump's Approval Rating Plummets

[RemyR]

Yep, tariffs are no different then a tax, the government gets the money and the people pay for it. He makes it sound like the other countries are the ones paying for it but it's simply a lie. His clapping seals are the only ones who think its a good idea, I'm not sure any economic experts thinks this is a good idea.

The problem is it's a half done strategy. Most economists think a minimal tariff is a good thing and should be combined with tax incentives to build industry here. Trump hasn't done that though and instead tosses out random ass tariffs made up by our trade deficit which is dumb.

As an example, the African country of Lesotho. We have a huge trade deficit with them so Trump imposed a 50% initial tariff on them. The reason we have a trade deficit with them however is because... they are dirt poor since they are a small African nation. Their primary export to us is textiles. Trump has since reduced this to a 15% tariff but again, this is dumb as it doesn't resolve anything except make Lesotho even poorer. And even though Lesotho isn't really our problem, it's just a weird thing to do to randomly punish a country.

 

[Ruthless Ryan]

The problem is it's a half done strategy. Most economists think a minimal tariff is a good thing and should be combined with tax incentives to build industry here. Trump hasn't done that though and instead tosses out random ass tariffs made up by our trade deficit which is dumb.

As an example, the African country of Lesotho. We have a huge trade deficit with them so Trump imposed a 50% initial tariff on them. The reason we have a trade deficit with them however is because... they are dirt poor as small African nation. Their primary export to us is textiles. Trump has since reduced this to a 15% tariff but again, this is dumb as it doesn't resolve anything except make Lesotho even poorer. And even though Lesotho isn't really our problem, it's just a weird thing to do to randomly punish a country.

Exactly, a trade deficit is t always a bad thing. You can say oh we need to make Nike shoes here, but if you instead of paying 100 for that pair of shoes you now pay 400 for those shoes. He’s even tariffing countries that have products that America can’t make…. He’s gone tariff insane.

 

[Deaths Head]

Exactly, a trade deficit is t always a bad thing. You can say oh we need to make Nike shoes here, but if you instead of paying 100 for that pair of shoes you now pay 400 for those shoes. He’s even tariffing countries that have products that America can’t make…. He’s gone tariff insane.

Trade deficits are a necessity being the most powerful country that’s how we thrived so long and why the economy is tanking under Trump , when one doesn’t understand tarriff set backs and gains one should not be allowed to actually run for president bc our country cannot function properly otherwise, as far as the major networks knowingly lying spreading fake news they should be sued every time telling the American ppl the economy is booming and the Supreme Court automatically gets involved if there statements do not align with the actual markets .

Fox News would be F”ed . Lol

 

[44nutman]

Didn’t read.

I only care about outcomes. Kamala, and by extension Biden got bitch slapped in that election. Not even a single swing state. Sad.

Trump can only beat women. When Trump ran into Alpha Male Biden Trump took a massive L.
Go look at polls for a hypothetical Trump and Obama match up. Obama 10-7’s Cankles McBruisey Hands.
Just to let you know if swollen ankles is even alive in 2028 and tries to run, the Dems will break out Obama and it will be a bloodbath.

 

[Deaths Head]

I'm sure Trump is super worked about about this poll. After all, without good polling, he won't be willing or able to do anything for the next 3 and a half years...

Leftist trash will be able to stop Trump in his tracks as long as they can keep pushing out bad polls.

It’s only bad when it’s negative, they don’t need polls when stuff like this is continuing, ICE literally attempted to kidnap little kids playing baseball, so you support sexual abuse, authoritarianism , and child abuse all in one ,good job . Lol

 

[PEB]

So Trump going to hand Alaska to Russia in return for Russia to leave Ukraine? Dementia Don at it again. He said today he will be meeting in Russia on talks with Putin When he should have said Alaska lol.

 

[AnGrYcRoW]

Trump is a thin skinned man child on permanent temper tantrum

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/10/politics/trump-moves-obama-bush-portraits-to-hidden-stairwell

 

[HomeCheese]

Trump can only beat women. When Trump ran into Alpha Male Biden Trump took a massive L.
Go look at polls for a hypothetical Trump and Obama match up. Obama 10-7’s Cankles McBruisey Hands.
Just to let you know if swollen ankles is even alive in 2028 and tries to run, the Dems will break out Obama and it will be a bloodbath.

It's almost like the democrats ran two shitty candidates on purpose. The democrats in congress are not fighting enough to my eye but maybe I'm missing something.

 

[Sweater of AV]

Donald Trump's approval rating collapses with Black voters

The latest Economist/YouGov survey shows Trump's approval rating has dipped among Black voters.

www.newsweek.com

 

[44nutman]

So Trump going to hand Alaska to Russia in return for Russia to leave Ukraine? Dementia Don at it again. He said today he will be meeting in Russia on talks with Putin When he should have said Alaska lol.

When Biden did shit like that it was called Dementia, I have noticed Corporate Media calling it a Senior moment when Trump does it.

The fact 5 entities own 90% of America media, they establish the narrative and no longer report news. Billionaires own the politicians and now own the media.
I am already prepping my 7-year-old for his return to the coal mines.

 

[Scerpi]

Yep, tariffs are no different then a tax, the government gets the money and the people pay for it. He makes it sound like the other countries are the ones paying for it but it's simply a lie. His clapping seals are the only ones who think its a good idea, I'm not sure any economic experts thinks this is a good idea.

Then why hasn't inflation increased?

Hasn't it been 2.6-2.8 for several months?

 

[Possum Jenkins]

Trump can only beat women.

And only exceptionally unlikable women like Hillary (aside from the fact that she beat him in the popular by 4 million votes) and a Kamala that stumbled on to the nomination by pure luck/incompetence.

Gretchen Whitmer would smoke his ass.

 

[Deaths Head]

This animation is crazy for two reasons, it’s not even trying to be funny ( it’s hysterical ) and it’s factual. Some scary facts that I didn’t know as well not sure if this was posted somewhere but this is must watch on how the Republicans got to where they are now and why Trump relies on these types of ppl to not completely drown in the polls .

 

[Kingz]

If the aggregates weren’t holding steady. You wouldn’t need to cherry pick individual pollsters who haven’t been right about anything in a decade.

 

[Jacket time]

 

[UFCUCF]

The news has been quiet about this. The poll of polls has Trump at -17% approval. I think trump is chronically under polled by about 3 points, but - 14 is significant.

1. This is his lowest approval point in either term through this point in his presidency.

2. He is averaging 4 points lower than his approval at this time in his first term for only the 2nd time this term. His 2nd term numbers have closely tracked his first term numbers with one other exception until now.

The national mood is reflected further in the VA and NJ polling for Gov. The Dems have a comfortable lead in both races.

Trump lost 40 seats in the house last mid term. The Rs had more to lose that time but if Trump is polling below where he was in Nov 2018, a 20 to 30 seat loss would be likely. That more than Trump can steel in TX by re-districting.

The polling in the Senate shows this same mood. Osoff is slightly ahead in GA. Cooper is ahead in NC. The Maine and Texas numbers are getting close. Brown in OH shows he can do 5 or more points better than the National numbers in Ohio. I think he’s got a 50/50 shot as of today.

 

[Possum Jenkins]

The news has been quiet about this. The poll of polls has Trump at -17% approval. I think trump is chronically under polled by about 3 points, but - 14 is significant.

1. This is his lowest approval point in either term through this point in his presidency.

2. He is averaging 4 points lower than his approval at this time in his first term for only the 2nd time this term. His 2nd term numbers have closely tracked his first term numbers with one other exception until now.

The national mood is reflected further in the VA and NJ polling for Gov. The Dems have a comfortable lead in both races.

Trump lost 40 seats in the house last mid term. The Rs had more to lose that time but if Trump is polling below where he was in Nov 2018, a 20 to 30 seat loss would be likely. That more than Trump can steel in TX by re-districting.

The polling in the Senate shows this same mood. Osoff is slightly ahead in GA. Cooper is ahead in NC. The Maine and Texas numbers are getting close. Brown in OH can he can do 5 or more points better than the National numbers in Ohio. I think he’s got a 50/50 shot as of today.

Are these pre or post-Charlie Kirk's murder?

Because if it's post, it's really bad news for him. A tragedy like this is always going to provide a bit of a boost to approval numbers. There's the classic sociological notion that out-group threat creates in-group cohesion.

Conservatives are absolutely going to feel they're under attack after Kirk's death so they'll band behind Trump for a bit. After a few weeks when the dust settles and the shock wears off, it'll start coming down.

 

[Prutfis]

Then why hasn't inflation increased?

Hasn't it been 2.6-2.8 for several months?

US Inflation Rate Accelerates in August
The US annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.9% in August 2025, the highest since January, after holding at 2.7% in both June and July, in line with market expectations. Prices rose at a faster pace for food (3.2% vs 2.9% in July), used cars and trucks (6% vs 4.8%), and new vehicles (0.7% vs 0.4%). Also, energy cost increased for the first time in seven months (0.2% vs -1.6%). Prices for gasoline (-6.6% vs -9.5%) and fuel oil (-0.5% vs -2.9%) decreased less and the rise for natural gas prices remained elevated (13.8% vs 13.8%). Meanwhile, inflation steadied for transportation services (3.5% vs 3.5%) and slowed slightly for shelter (3.6% vs 3.7%).On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 0.4%, the most since January, above forecasts of 0.3%. Shelter rose 0.4% and made the largest upward pressure. On the other hand, core inflation remained steady at 3.1%,

 

[UFCUCF]

Are these pre or post-Charlie Kirk's murder?

Because if it's post, it's really bad news for him. A tragedy like this is always going to provide a bit of a boost to approval numbers. There's the classic sociological notion that out-group threat creates in-group cohesion.

Conservatives are absolutely going to feel they're under attack after Kirk's death so they'll band behind Trump for a bit. After a few weeks when the dust settles and the shock wears off, it'll start coming down.

Great question and observation. This week’s Trump approval in the poll of polls has stayed at -17. So this is now 2 solid weeks post Kirk. Again, I think he’s chronically underpolled by 3 or 4 but 17 is a lot.

 

[Andy Capp]

US Inflation Rate Accelerates in August
The US annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.9% in August 2025, the highest since January, after holding at 2.7% in both June and July, in line with market expectations. Prices rose at a faster pace for food (3.2% vs 2.9% in July), used cars and trucks (6% vs 4.8%), and new vehicles (0.7% vs 0.4%). Also, energy cost increased for the first time in seven months (0.2% vs -1.6%). Prices for gasoline (-6.6% vs -9.5%) and fuel oil (-0.5% vs -2.9%) decreased less and the rise for natural gas prices remained elevated (13.8% vs 13.8%). Meanwhile, inflation steadied for transportation services (3.5% vs 3.5%) and slowed slightly for shelter (3.6% vs 3.7%).On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 0.4%, the most since January, above forecasts of 0.3%. Shelter rose 0.4% and made the largest upward pressure. On the other hand, core inflation remained steady at 3.1%,

That rate for housing has got to be pretty hard on people.