CNN Host's 2-Word Reaction to Donald Trump's All-Time Low Approval Rating Raises Eyebrows

CNN data chief Harry Enten reacted sharply after reviewing polling showing Donald Trump’s approval among “pure independents” has fallen to an all-time low. In CNN coverage, Enten said the group—voters who do not lean toward either party—gave Trump a net approval of -71 points, down from +15 in 2024 versus Kamala Harris. Enten also highlighted economic numbers, saying net approval on the economy among pure independents stood at -77 compared with a +22 advantage for Harris in 2024, a 99-point shift. He linked the deterioration largely to gas prices: only 8% approved, while 92% disapproved. Enten connected the weakness to rising fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict and said the shift could weaken Republican Senate prospects.