How is it Possible that Trump’s Favorability Rating is So High?

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

Last Monday, a poll revealed that Trump’s approval rating dropped to 36 percent; the lowest for a second term president in modern history. As Trump’s War against Iran continues, and gas prices escalate, his very low numbers are expected to continue on a downward spiral.

WHAT HAS TRUMP ACCOMPLISHED?

All politicians make promises they know they’ll never keep. However, when the promises come from the man or woman the states choose to lead our nation, we pay attention.

Trump promised to end inflation, more accurately known as “Greedflation,” on day one. He also promised to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine immediately, During his many hate rallies, he promised to end military conflicts around the world and prevent America from becoming involved in another unwinnable war.

In January 2025, Trump and his campaign financier, Elon Musk, began taking revenge on anyone who disagreed with the orange buffoon’s fascist plans for America. Thousands of men and women who actually worked in Washington were fired without cause.

Then he sent his personal Gestapo into our nation’s cities to detain and deport anyone who was not pure white, or simply challenged the illegal and immoral actions of a band of thugs pretending to be members of law enforcement. Innocent Americans were beaten and killed.

More recent actions include the murders of individuals he claimed were “drug runners” in the waters off of Venezuela, bombing Nigeria, and declaring war on Iran in a clear violation of the Constitution. Only Congress can declare war.

IS TRUMP’S FAILED ECONOMY CAUSING DIFFICULTY FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Food prices, gas prices, and the cost of utilities have risen dramatically. Unemployment is moving towards record numbers.

Trump continues to attack our most respected colleges and universities who support consideration for their diverse student bodies. DEI, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, have been replaced with racism, bigotry, anger, and hatred in the Trump administration. When will your illegitimate president learn that America is a nation of immigrants, and our greatest natural resource?

Trump’s tariffs are a disaster. Prices on everything have increased. He destroyed centuries-long relationships with our closest allies. Although he claimed that his ill-advised tariffs would reduce the deficit and create a thriving economy, the results reveal a level of incompetence not seen since 1929.

The national debt exceeds 39 trillion dollars. Since January of 2025, Trump’s reckless spending added more than four trillion dollars to an unforgivable level which challenges the future of our great grandchildren.

TRUMP’S PERSONAL SPENDING IS PART OF THE PROBLEM

The cost of operating Air Force One is approximately $270,000 per hour. Add to this number the cost of transporting vehicles and other equipment required by law, Secret Service, and other expenses hidden by Trump and his Nazi Party, and Trump is wasting over 10 million dollars each month for personal pleasure. Most of his time is spent on a golf course, or partying with his oligarchs at the Lago.

Although donations from his oligarchs will cover part of the cost, taxpayer money will be needed to pay for the destruction of the East Wing, and the construction of an unnecessary and garish ballroom. Trump is planning to add an “arch” to Washington D.C. Its’ purpose: an homage to the worst president in American history.

Trump is the most expensive illegitimate president in history.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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Sources: phillyburbs.com: See Trump latest approval rating amid Iran war, rising gas prices

maddowblog: Why the latest polls on Trump’s approval rating are especially brutal for the White House