Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich shared a warning Tuesday night, saying that President Donald Trump is becoming increasingly dangerous as his political position weakens.
“Trump’s budget bill is deeply unpopular. So is his handling of the economy and his immigration crackdown. And 55% of Republicans think the government is hiding information about the Jeffrey Epstein case,” Reich posted on X.
“Understand this: As Trump gets cornered, his lies will become more malicious and dangerous.”
Trump’s approval rating is now at its lowest point in his second term.
CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten, reported Wednesday that Trump’s net approval rating has dropped to -11 points.
“His net approval rating has dropped nearly 20 points in the aggregate since the beginning of his presidency,” Enten said.
“The American people do not like what they’re seeing, and Donald Trump’s administration is in a ton of trouble at this point, in the minds of the American voters.”
Enten said Trump is underwater on nearly every major issue, including:
- Trade: -15 net approval
- Economy and foreign policy: -14 each
- Immigration: -5, despite being his strongest issue
Only one presidency has been less popular at this point in office: Trump’s first. Back then, his net approval rating was -16.
Since 1953, the average U.S. president has held a net approval rating of +27, placing Trump far behind.
The Epstein Backlash
One issue that appears to be especially damaging is Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
According to Enten, voters believe Trump is performing worst on this front, amid growing public concern about withheld information.
A recent CNN Poll of Polls found just 41% of Americans approve of Trump overall, while 57% disapprove.
Reich also pointed out that 55% of Republicans now believe the government is hiding information about Epstein, adding to public skepticism.
Republicans in the House have delayed action on a nonbinding resolution asking the Justice Department to release more Epstein documents. They also blocked a Democratic effort to force a vote, with zero Republican support.
Unpopular Budget Plan
Last month, Enten analyzed five national polls showing that Trump’s proposed budget is historically unpopular.
About 49% of Americans think it would hurt their families, while just 23% believe it would help.
All of this, from weak polling numbers to backlash over the Epstein case and an unpopular budget plan, shows that more and more people are unhappy with how Trump is running things.
It’s not just about specific policies anymore; many voters are questioning his leadership as a whole.
It’s still unclear if this drop in support will hurt him in the next election, but voices like Reich’s are getting louder and harder to ignore.
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