Those familiar with Donald Trump over the years have often described him as strange, among other more concerning attributes.
As Trump grows older, his behavior seems to become even more peculiar, a notion supported by the fact that the term “normal” has rarely been associated with him.
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With midterm elections approaching, Republicans are relying on Trump to bolster their chances. He recently made an uncommon visit to Pennsylvania to address economic issues. However, his experience in the Keystone State highlighted that the political landscape has shifted since 2024.
A recent survey by Franklin and Marshall College Poll revealed:
Only 29% of voters think President Trump is doing an “excellent” or “good” job, while 71% believe his performance is “fair” or “poor.” This marks a significant drop from March, when his approval rating was 39%. Approval ratings have decreased across all partisan lines.
Among Republicans, two-thirds rate his performance positively, whereas only one in seven independents and one in twenty Democrats share that view. Approval for his policies on immigration, foreign affairs, and inflation has also dropped since October. Specifically, approval for his handling of inflation has declined from 31% in October to 17%. Democrats hold a 12-point lead over Republicans, 47% to 35%, in voter preferences for the US House of Representatives.
During his Pennsylvania visit, Trump did not focus on pressing economic issues such as inflation or affordability.
Instead, his speech centered around men with muscles.
