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Trump’s disapproval rating skyrockets amid immigration crackdown

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Trump says governors look in the mirror and say, ‘I should be president, not him'
  • Donald Trump's overall disapproval rating has reached 60 per cent, his lowest since the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, according to a new Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
  • The poll, conducted between Feb. 12-17, indicates that 50 per cent of Americans "strongly" disapprove of his job performance.
  • Trump faces significant disapproval on key issues, with 65 per cent unhappy with his handling of the economy and 64 per cent opposing his global tariffs.
  • His immigration policies also draw high criticism, with 58 per cent disapproving, following a mass deportation campaign and previous actions like rescinding DACA.
  • The consistently low approval ratings, including 62 per cent disapproval on foreign relations, pose a challenge for the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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