THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Is a Weak, Failing President. 5 Brutal New Polls Tell the Story.
Sep 29, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Lakshya Jain, co-founder of data firm Split Ticket, analyzes troubling polling data revealing Donald Trump's significant unpopularity. He highlights how this time, disapproval focuses on economic performance, unlike during his first term. The conversation also covers the backlash against Trump's aggressive immigration policies, flops from high-profile political maneuvers, and how typical political dynamics might resurface. Jain predicts a favorable outlook for Democrats in the upcoming 2026 midterms, marking a potential shift in party dynamics.
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Trump's Approval Is Exceptionally Low
- Multiple major polls show Trump with approval around 38–41% and disapproval in the high 50s to 60s.
- Lakshya Jain argues this is as bad as any first-year president outside Trump 1.0 and unusually damaging now.
Economy Now Hurts Trump
- Voters now dislike Trump largely for economic performance rather than just abuse of office.
- Jain says this shift is more damaging because the economy was once a strength for Trump.
Tariffs Are Backfiring Politically
- Tariffs and trade policies are driving significant negative views on Trump's economic stewardship.
- Jain notes he's getting more of what he wanted and people are suffering more because of it.