Trump Approval Rating Sliding As Epstein Scandal Hits
Briefly

Donald Trump's job-approval ratings have shown notable deterioration, particularly against the backdrop of the scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein. Recent polling averages reveal a positive rating of 43.8 percent and a negative rating of 52.7 percent, resulting in a net approval of minus-8.9 percent. This represents a decline from previous months, especially as polls from traditionally unfavorable sources, like American Research Group and YouGov/Yahoo, show stark negative ratings. Compounding the situation, Trump's positive polling had previously been buoyed by more favorable surveys, but the January averages indicate a significant reversal in trends.
Trump's job-approval ratio now stands at 43.8 percent positive, 52.7 percent negative, marking a net approval rating of minus-8.9 percent, the lowest since April 30.
This decline is attributed to a mix of pollsters, with outlets like American Research Group giving Trump some of his worst ratings at minus-21 percent net approval.
Polls from YouGov/Yahoo, AP/NORC, and Quinnipiac have further contributed to Trump's decline, reflecting negative sentiments among voters in recent weeks.
Trump's net approval rating has deteriorated significantly, down from minus-4.2 percent on June 22, primarily due to the emergence of the Epstein scandal.
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