President Trump is struggling with his approval rating even as he has largely followed through on much of what he called for on the campaign trail.
Through legislation in Congress and executive action, Trump has been able to mold the federal government to fit his vision, laying off thousands of federal workers with help from the Supreme Court, instituting widespread tariffs that have led to trade deals with various countries and getting his first major legislative achievement passed with the “big, beautiful bill.”
All of these were proposals Trump made on the campaign trail as he became the first Republican to win the national popular vote in 20 years. But Trump has regularly been underwater in approval rating polls, raising questions about whether much of the country is pleased with his job performance and what he’s delivered.
Experts pointed to multiple reasons for Trump’s struggles, including the complexities of governing compared to campaigning for votes.
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