Trump continues to falsely claim he has a mandate, but the numbers tell a different story. The president 1.5-point advantage over Harris was, as a post election analysis by the Council on Foreign Relations notes, “the fifth smallest of the thirty-two presidential races held since 1900.” Trump won 4 million fewer ballots than Joe Biden did in 2020. In 2024, if roughly 120,000 voters had switched their preferences in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Harris would have won the Electoral College and the presidency. He won 4 million fewer votes than Joe Biden in 2020.
Despite starting his presidency with a positive approval rating, Trump’s numbers have taken a nosedive. His handling of the economy and various controversies have led to growing criticism and sinking favorability ratings. It’s no surprise that his approval rating has dropped below 45 percent.
The latest polls show Trump with a disapproval rating of 51.7 percent, the highest of his second term. His approval on the economy is at a dismal 37 percent, the lowest of either of his terms. With a net approval rating of -8 points, it’s clear that Trump is not winning over the majority of Americans.
Perhaps Trump should stick to playing golf in Florida, where his ratings might be a bit better. After all, it seems like the less he does, the more people like him. But hey, who needs a mandate when you’ve got a golf club.
Blue Press Journal 
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