The Real Reason Trump's Numbers Aren't Collapsing #politics #newscommentary #election

25 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this commentary, TJ Walker examines recent American Research Group polling that shows Donald Trump holding a 34% approval rating overall and 33% approval on the economy, while simultaneously 63-64% of respondents disapprove of him and his economic handling, and 62% believe the country is in a recession. Walker highlights the apparent paradox that a sizable minority still supports Trump despite widespread negative sentiment, questioning who these supporters are and what aspects they approve of, and points to the broader public perception of economic conditions and policy issues such as gas prices and foreign affairs.

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According to the latest American Research Group poll, Donald Trump is sitting at 34% job approval and 33% approval on the economy. Now, first you hear that and think, wow, that's low, really low. But then the real shocking number is this. It hits you. 34% of Americans still approve of this man. That's the mystery. That's the plot twist. That is the part where you stop reading the poll and start checking the water supply. Who are these people? What exactly are they approving of? The gas prices, the wars, the recession vibes, the attempt to treat Greenland like it's a distressed golf resort. Because the same poll says 63% disapprove of Trump overall, 64% disapprove of his handling of the economy, 62% think the country is in a recession. It's not technically in a recession, but people believe it is.