Latest Translation • Monday, December 29, 2025

President Trump's Popularity Slide in 2025: What Happened?

President Trump's approval ratings sharply dropped in 2025, especially among independent voters, driven by economic and immigration concerns.

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🧩 Simple Version: The Popularity Slide

Imagine President Trump's popularity as a fun slide. In early 2025, he was at the top, waving! But as the year zoomed by, he slid down, down, down. By December, he was much lower.

A news person named Harry Enten shared poll numbers. These showed fewer people, especially those who don't pick a favorite team (independents), thought he was doing great. Things like grocery costs and border actions were big reasons.

🚨 How Fox Would Spin It (Wacky Version!)

Oh no! It’s the "Fake News" machine again! They'll probably say,

"These polls are rigged! Nobody cares about silly numbers when America is winning! It's a plot by mermaids and the liberal media to distract you!"

They might even claim pollsters used a magic 8-ball that only says 'No!'

🌿 DeFoxed Reality Check: What Really Happened

Let's use our truth goggles! These numbers come from asking many real people what they think. President Trump's approval rating really did go down a lot in 2025.

He started with more people happy (+6 points), but by year's end, more people were unhappy (-12 points). That's an 18-point drop! Independent voters, who don't always pick sides, saw their approval for him drop 42 points. Key worries included how the economy was doing and his plans for immigration.

💡 Why This Matters (For Grown-Ups Too!)

When a president's popularity dips, it means more people might not agree with their ideas. This makes it tougher to get important things done, like new laws. It also shows what issues are really on people's minds, affecting future elections and who leads the country.

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