Opinion - Trump's approval plunges into the 20s, and Republicans give up

A commentary piece argues that President Trump’s approval has fallen into the 20s, with Republicans “giving up” as his support erodes. It cites American Research Group polling showing Trump at 29% approval, described as a new low since the end of his presidency-era support that was around 34% on Jan. 4, 2021. The article says the decline is notable given a steadier economy than in 2020’s peak coronavirus period, pointing instead to public exhaustion with politicians. It highlights an example of GOP reluctance: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) in a Sept. 6 “Meet the Press” interview acknowledging that Republicans could act to ease an affordability crisis but implying they likely would not, even under reconciliation. The author contrasts this with a Fox News poll from Sept. 11-14 reporting that more than two-thirds of voters, including a quarter of Republicans, blame Trump for making the economy worse.