The Mall Mole’s Case File: Why Trump’s Second-Term Approval Ratings Crashed Like a Black Friday Doorbuster
Picture this: It’s 2025, and America’s political clearance rack is looking *rough*. Donald Trump’s second-term approval ratings aren’t just dipping—they’re freefalling faster than a suburban mom spotting a 70% off sign at Kohl’s. With a dismal 42% approval rating (per Reuters/Ipsos), he’s officially scored the worst presidential honeymoon period in 80 years. *Dude.* Even my thrift-store trench coat can’t hide the stench of this political dumpster fire. Let’s dissect why the American public is hitting “return” on Trump 2.0 like a regretful online shopping spree.
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The Receipts Don’t Lie: A Nosediving Approval Rating
Trump’s numbers aren’t just bad—they’re *historically* bad. Here’s the breakdown:
– Inauguration Day High (Briefly): 47% (aka the “maybe this won’t suck?” phase).
– Three Weeks Later: 43% (the “oh no, it *does* suck” realization).
– Latest Polls: 42-45% (the “we want a manager” stage).
Independent voters, the ultimate swing shoppers of politics, are bailing hardest—support among them dropped from 41% to 36%, while disapproval spiked to 58%. *Seriously*, even my ex-retail-worker self knows that’s worse than a Yelp review for a closing Sears.
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Three Reasons America’s Checking Out
1. The “Economic Policy” That Backfired Like a Cheap Hair Dye
Trump’s signature move? Slapping “global tariffs” on everything like a clearance sticker nobody asked for. The April 2nd “reciprocal tariffs” executive order sent markets into chaos faster than a TikTok-viral shopping frenzy. Sure, he’s ticking boxes from his campaign bingo card (border walls! factory jobs!), but voters aren’t buying it. His economic approval ratings? Lower than the thread count on dollar-store sheets.
2. Power Grabs More Obvious Than a Influencer’s Sponsored Post
This admin isn’t just flexing executive power—it’s *overdosing* on it. Highlights include:
– Signing enough executive orders to wallpaper the Oval Office.
– Punishing universities for being “too woke” (because nothing says “small government” like academic micromanagement).
– Appointing *himself* chair of the Kennedy Center board. *Subtle.*
Even 83% of respondents agreed: Presidents shouldn’t ignore court rulings like expired coupons.
3. America’s Global Reputation? Clearance Bin Status
The world’s side-eyeing us like we’re wearing Crocs to Fashion Week:
– 59% of Americans think the U.S. is losing global credibility.
– 1 in 3 Republicans agree (yikes).
– 75% nixed the idea of a Trump third term—proof even his base has buyer’s remorse.
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Historical Context: This Isn’t Normal, Folks
Presidents usually get a grace period—like a 30-day return policy. Not Trump. His approval dropped 7 points in weeks, with “strong” support cratering from 37% to 31%. Non-voters? Their approval *plummeted* from 44% to 31%. That’s not a dip—that’s a *cliff*.
Why it matters:
– Legislation: Low ratings = less sway over Congress (good luck passing that infrastructure bill).
– 2026 Midterms: Republicans might face a backlash bigger than a post-holiday credit card statement.
– Global Bargaining: Other countries are negotiating like they’ve got the coupon codes now.
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The Verdict: A Presidency on Life Support
Trump’s second-term slump isn’t just a blip—it’s a full-blown *trend*. Between economic missteps, power-hoarding, and a tarnished global rep, voters are tapping out. Unless he pivots faster than a shopper spotting the last sample-sale handbag, this administration’s legacy might be remembered like my 2014 Juicy Couture tracksuit: *regrettable*.
*Case closed, folks. Now, who’s up for a budget-friendly coffee?* ☕
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