Trump's Polling Is So Low That Even Data Gurus Are SHOCKED

In this video, Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss Donald Trump's historically low approval ratings (0:00).

Trump's Declining Approval (0:00-0:35):

According to various pollsters (AP-Norc, NBC, Yahoo-YouGov, Quinnipiac), Trump's net approval ratings are at a second-term low, ranging from -19 to -26 points.

This indicates he has "fallen through" what was previously considered his "floor" of support.

Comparison to Previous Terms and Biden (1:12-2:13):

Trump's current approval rating is worse than his first term (1:23) (then -17 points) and worse than Joe Biden's at the same point in his first term (1:44) (then -13 points).

The hosts draw a parallel to Biden's situation, where low approval led to his party losing the House and his not being re-elected.

Reasons for the Decline (2:14-8:06):

The primary reason cited is the economy, which Americans consistently rank as their top issue (2:23).

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revised the official count of payroll jobs at the end of 2025 downward by over 1 million (2:38-3:49), and the estimated net jobs added in 2025 were slashed by over 50%.

Job growth is slowing, with the US adding only 15,000 jobs per month on average in 2025, largely concentrated in the healthcare sector due to an aging population (3:50-5:23).

The hosts also point to the Epstein files issue (6:57) as breaking trust with Trump's voters, making them more receptive to economic realities like rising prices and failed tariffs.

Call for True Leadership (8:08-10:51):

The hosts conclude by emphasizing that Americans are desperate for leadership that truly represents and cares for them, rather than prioritizing wars or donor interests (8:10).

Ana Kasparian expresses concern that if Democrats fail to address these issues, the country could face a "scary" future, with the rise of figures like JD Vance, whom she describes as a "post-liberal Republican" who doesn't believe in democracy (9:11).

She links this to Silicon Valley's obsession with beating China in AI and the potential erosion of privacy rights (10:05) in that pursuit.