New data reveals that Donald Trump\u2019s approval ratings have slipped in recent months. A poll conducted earlier this month, five months after Trump returned to the Oval Office, showed only 45% of voters approve of his presidency. Meanwhile, 46% disapprove, and 9% remain unsure.<\/p>\n
This marks a slight drop from January, when his approval stood at 49%, according to Daily Boulder.Public Opinion on the Country\u2019s Direction
\nThe survey from Emerson College also found that 53% of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, while 48% feel it\u2019s on the right track.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead to next year\u2019s midterm elections, Democrats hold a slight lead. Emerson\u2019s Spencer Kimball said, \u201cIndependents favor the Democratic candidate 37% to 27%, but 36% remain undecided, so these numbers could change.\u201d<\/p>\n
Texas Poll Signals Trouble in a GOP Stronghold
\nAnother poll by the University of Texas and Texas Politics Project paints a similar picture. It reports a 44% approval rating for Trump, with 51% disapproving\u2014notable since Texas traditionally favors Republicans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"