Trump's Approval Ratings Collapse Across Nearly All Major Issues
Political analyst warns president is 'underwater' on nine of ten top issues as State of the Union approaches
President Donald Trump faces a dramatic erosion of public support across virtually all major policy areas, with approval ratings now underwater on nine of the ten most important issues facing the nation, according to a leading political analyst.
Larry Sabato, Founder and Director of the University of Virginia Centre for Politics, delivered the stark assessment in an interview with France 24, explaining that Trump "has lost a great deal" of popularity since his inauguration. Border security remains the sole policy area where the president maintains positive approval ratings.
The precipitous decline in public confidence comes as Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, with Sabato noting that the president will likely focus on maintaining his MAGA base rather than attempting to broaden his appeal to moderate voters.
This political vulnerability coincides with mounting tensions over military operations in Iran, which are creating "a tenuous situation" for the U.S. government while placing significant strain on military families and the American public. Dr. Eric Claville, a political analyst at Norfolk State University, warns of an unprecedented disconnect between the executive and legislative branches.
"We find ourselves in a situation that we haven't found ourselves in, in modern times ever, where we have a White House that is operating primarily creating policy that Congress themselves are not approving," Claville explained. The military action is not only dividing politicians but also testing public patience, with polling indicating high levels of "war fatigue" among citizens.
Particularly troubling for Trump's political prospects is the growing discontent among his own supporters. Claville noted that "there is also some trepidation from supporters of the president that say that this is not what they voted for", as many had backed Trump's "America first" platform expecting reduced military engagement abroad.
The convergence of domestic policy failures and controversial foreign military operations presents a formidable challenge for an administration already struggling with public approval. With Naval Station Norfolk deploying portions of its fleet to the Iranian theater, the conflict has direct impacts on military communities, adding local pressure to national political concerns.
As Trump approaches his State of the Union address, the data suggests a president increasingly isolated politically, relying on a narrowing base of support while facing opposition not only from traditional political opponents but from within his own coalition. The administration's apparent inability to maintain public confidence across the broad spectrum of governance issues signals deeper structural problems that may prove difficult to overcome.
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