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Cory Booker@CoryBooker · Mar 8, 2025

Trump is overestimating his support and overplaying his hand. We’re about six weeks in and voters—including many…

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Trump's approval ratings have fallen to historic lows six weeks into his second term, with majorities of Americans disapproving of his handling of the economy, healthcare, pricing concerns, and Musk's government role. Despite widespread voter disapproval evident at town halls, Republican congressional representatives are avoiding public forums rather than challenging Trump and Musk's agenda.

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  1. #1

    Trump is overestimating his support and overplaying his hand. We’re about six weeks in and voters—including many Republican voters—increasingly don’t like what they see. A quick breakdown of recent polling shows how unpopular Trump/Musk have become with the American people🧵📉

  2. #2

    – First, since 1953, only two presidential terms have had an approval rating below 50% at this early stage of the presidency: Donald Trump in 2017 and Donald Trump in 2025. (Gallup) – Today, 63% of Americans say they are concerned about Musk and his team getting access to their personal data (WP/Ipsos) – 66% say that Trump isn't focused enough on bringing down prices (CBS) – 71% believe the wealthy have too much influence on Trump's administration (Reuters/Ipsos) – 83% oppose the pardons of violent January 6 rioters (WP/Ipsos) – 9 in 10 express negative views about food prices (WP/Ipsos) – Only 39% approve of the way he's handling the economy (Reuters/Ipsos) – Only 34% of Americans say they approve of Musk’s handling of his role in the government (WP/Ipsos) – And only 31% 18-34 year olds say that Trump is taking the country the right direction (CNN)

  3. #3

    Voters in Republican districts have been showing up to town halls to express their disapproval.

  4. #4

    Are congressional Republicans taking this feedback in and finding the courage to stand up to Trump and Musk? No. They're saying "No More Town Halls."

  5. #5

    Trump & Musk are not doing the will of the American people. They're going after your healthcare and Social Security, jacking up prices, & engaging in blatant corruption. Voters are taking notice—thanks to your advocacy, activism, & demands for accountability. Let’s keep it up.