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Trump Holds Rally in Oklahoma as Approval Ratings Drop
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In Short: President Donald Trump held a rally in Oklahoma on Thursday, part of a back-to-back series of events in Texas and Oklahoma, as his approval ratings continue to drop.
President Donald Trump held a rally in Oklahoma on Thursday, part of a back-to-back series of events in Texas and Oklahoma, as his approval ratings continue to drop.
According to polling data from Civiqs, Trump's net approval rating has fallen in 10 major beef-producing states since he announced a temporary increase in beef import quotas.
The president's net approval rating declined between August 21 and September 21 in Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
Trump blamed unfair media coverage for his growing unpopularity, arguing that his pre-election rally blitz was necessary to set the record straight.
At his first stop in Denton, Texas, Trump sought to shift the narrative around his drooping approval ratings, offering a personal assessment of his administration’s performance.
Chandler James, a political science professor at the University of Oregon, noted that Trump's itinerary appears to be focused on rallying his base rather than attempting to win over voters who switch preferences.
However, there are indications that even in traditionally red areas, Trump's support is beginning to crack.
Trump's approval rating was hovering near 37% with 60% disapproving.
Candidates from a president’s party typically face strong headwinds in midterm elections, a phenomenon that is likely to be especially true this year as Trump faces historically low approval ratings.
What this adds
The report adds details about the specific states where Trump's approval ratings have declined and the reasons behind his rally strategy.
What's confirmed
- President Donald Trump held a rally in Oklahoma on Thursday, part of a back-to-back series of events in Texas and Oklahoma, as his approval ratings continue to drop.
- According to polling data from Civiqs, Trump's net approval rating has fallen in 10 major beef-producing states since he announced a temporary increase in beef import quotas.
- The president's net approval rating declined between August 21 and September 21 in Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
- Trump blamed unfair media coverage for his growing unpopularity, arguing that his pre-election rally blitz was necessary to set the record straight.
- At his first stop in Denton, Texas, Trump sought to shift the narrative around his drooping approval ratings, offering a personal assessment of his administration’s performance.
- Chandler James, a political science professor at the University of Oregon, noted that Trump's itinerary appears to be focused on rallying his base rather than attempting to win over voters who switch preferences.
- However, there are indications that even in traditionally red areas, Trump's support is beginning to crack.
- Trump's approval rating was hovering near 37% with 60% disapproving.
- Candidates from a president’s party typically face strong headwinds in midterm elections, a phenomenon that is likely to be especially true this year as Trump faces historically low approval ratings.
What's still developing
- “We’re doing an extremely poor job of promotion and an extremely great job of running the country,” Trump said.
- “He’s a vegan,” Trump said of Talarico, repeating an unsubstantiated rumour.
- All 10 states in the dataset recorded a decline in net approval over the period.
- “These are places where Trump has the most support that he’s retained, and probably has the most influence,” he said.
- “Going to places where you might be able to recruit supporters rather than places where it’d be easy for Democrats to say, ‘Look how closely this candidate is tied to a president whose popularity is pretty low.’” Trump’s approval rating was hovering Wednesday near 37%, with 60% disapproving.
- Then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at his rally at the Cox Business Center Feb.
- Trump’s low approval ratings amid growing consumer costs, spiraling gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have put U.S.