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Trump's Declining Jobs Approval
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Where it stands
Trump’s net approval on jobs is minus 22, down from plus 9 at the start of his second term and plus 10 at the same point in his first. In the second quarter of 2026, 63% said it was a bad time to find a quality job and 33% said it was a good time; no updated assessment or next step is reported.
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The story so far
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Trump Hits 33%, His Lowest Ever, as Economy Drags and a Minus-22 Jobs Claim Goes Unproven
Verified polls put Trump at 33%, his worst ever, with the economy at 32% — but the viral minus-22 jobs score and layoff odds come from a single unconfirmed roundup.
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- No verified source confirms -22 jobs approval, 32-point fall, 29% right track, 63% vs 33% jobs finding, or 92% layoff odds.
- No identified Aug. 15 roundup, sample, questions, or actual 2026 layoff totals.
History
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Who's involved
People
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
Harry EntenAmerican journalist1 report
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- United StatesUnited States1 report
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