Summary
Trump’s approval rating has turned negative in a new YouGov/Economist poll, with 50% disapproving versus 45% approving of his job performance.
This marks the first underwater rating in a month, following similar trends in other polls. Political experts attribute the decline to backlash against tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and DOGE’s federal worker firings.
While Trump maintains stronger approval on national security (51%) and immigration (50%), he scores lowest on inflation (42%).
The poll shows a particularly sharp drop among independents, shifting from -5 to -17 approval margin.
No one in “management” in the Democrats (or Republicans) has ever demonstrated anything that would be akin to “great technical skill”. It’s not like Chuck Schumer was like really good at the technical aspect of writing bills.
I’d say the core statement is true, just not as you’ve outlined it: empty suits who can charm and schmooze those in charge get hired and promoted and they’re neither good at business strategy nor personnel management.