Morning Joe ‘He doesn't get it’: Trump ‘losing his touch’ as new polling gives him lowest marks yet on economy
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Dec 12, 2025 The discussion delves into how Trump's influence is waning, particularly as Indiana Republicans defy his redistricting pressures. Polling reveals alarming lows in economic approval ratings, accentuating the disconnect between a booming stock market and the struggles of everyday Americans. The panel also explores the political ramifications of AI and its uneven benefits, which may alienate Trump's base. Additionally, they compare empathy-driven politics against anger-fueled rhetoric, highlighting a significant shift in voter sentiments.
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Unitary Power Strategy Is Backfiring
- Trump's attempt at unitary executive control is unraveling as Republicans resist top-down pressure.
- Polls show his approval falling because voters see policy outcomes, not rhetoric.
GOP Faces Reckoning Over Trump Liability
- House Republicans see Trump as a potential liability as polls slide on core issues.
- That dynamic fuels retirements and could prompt some to break with him for survival.
Economy Ratings Hit New Lows
- New AP-NORC polling shows Trump's economic approval at 31 percent, the lowest of his terms.
- His stock-market messaging fails because many Americans don't own shares and feel affordability pain.