18 December 2025
Trump’s approval ratings decline due to affordability concerns
US President Donald Trump’s speech comes amid concerns over his declining popularity and rising costs.
His approval rating dropped from 41% to 39% in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Tuesday.
The survey found that only one-third (33%) of Americans approve of how he is handling the economy.
A November poll by US broadcaster CBS News and YouGov showed that nearly two-thirds (or 65%) of Americans think Trump’s policies are increasing the price of groceries.
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“The message this evening is that we inherited a mess, and we’ve done a great job, and we’re continuing to do that, and our country is going to be stronger than ever very soon,” US President Donald Trump said in a preview of his speech to reporters on Wednesday.
White House spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt told reporters that Trump could take policy steps that are also likely to come next year.
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