🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Trump shifts gasoline blame as low approval threatens Republicans
What happened
US President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats and Ukraine for high gasoline prices, citing record numbers of barrels being exported and refineries being attacked. Trump's approval rating remains at a record low, with 32% of Americans approving of his presidency. Hispanic voters, who previously supported Trump, now have the lowest share of approval for him in his two terms, with 24% approving of his performance. Just 26% of Hispanic registered voters plan to vote Republican in the November elect
Why it matters
Trump's low approval rating and decline in Hispanic support could impact the Republican Party's chances in the midterm elections. The party's prospects are also affected by the 52% of Hispanic voters planning to vote for Democrats.
Key facts
- 32% of Americans approve of Trump's presidency.
- Hispanic voters have the lowest share of approval for Trump in his two terms, with 24% approving.
- 26% of Hispanic registered voters plan to vote Republican in the November elections.
- 52% of Hispanic voters plan to vote for Democrats.
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