Trump's latest approval rating revealed as he puts pressure on allies to pass his massive tax bill: Live updates
Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on his allies in Congress to pass his 'big beautiful bill' as soon as today as his latest approval rating is revealed.
According to several recent polls this week, Trump is underwater on almost all major issues - the economy, foreign policy and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
He's hoping to get a major boost in public opinion if Republicans successfully pass through his big tax bill including $3.8 trillion in tax cuts.
Daily Mail's most recent Trump tracking poll conducted with J.L. Partners, shows his approval rating now at 50 percent.
It is up five points from 45 percent result at the end of his first 100 days over two weeks ago, his lowest point in his second term to date.
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