New polls show Trump’s approval rating sinking lower, weakening his power

Why should the public care about Donald Trump's sinking approval rating? Because flailing presidents wield less power — domestically and abroad.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS New polls show Trump's approval rating sinking lower, weakening his power New polls show Trump's approval rating sinking lower, weakening his power Why should the public care about Donald Trump's sinking approval rating? Because flailing presidents wield less power — domestically and abroad. MORE The 'shouting match' between Musk and Bessent is part of a larger White House problem The "chest-to-chest" clash in the West Wing between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk was emblematic of a serious problem on Team Trump. MORE The 'shouting match' between Musk and Bessent is part of a larger White House problem The "chest-to-chest" clash in the West Wing between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk was emblematic of a serious problem on Team Trump. MORE Pete Hegseth's reported new makeup studio at the Pentagon gives away the game New allegations reinforce concerns that Pete Hegseth's job is to effectively play the role of defense secretary on television. MORE Pete Hegseth's reported new makeup studio at the Pentagon gives away the game New allegations reinforce concerns that Pete Hegseth's job is to effectively play the role of defense secretary on television. MORE Bondi launches dubious 'Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias' in U.S. government Trump administration officials could be focused on "anti-religion bias" within the government, but they're instead focused only on "anti-Christian bias." MORE Bondi launches dubious 'Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias' in U.S. government Trump administration officials could be focused on "anti-religion bias" within the government, but they're instead focused only on "anti-Christian bias." MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Oops!: Trump's first 100 days marked by incompetent screw-ups and frantic walk backs 'Unadulterated disaster': Trump spends first 100 days sabotaging what makes America great Marco Rubio advances plan to slash key parts of the State Department As international tourists steer clear of the U.S., Trump expresses indifference The White House makes an offer Ukraine had no choice but to refuse   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER