Mike Johnson Reacts to Donald Trump's Dropping Approval Ratings [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Published Apr 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM EDT | Updated Apr 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana brushed off any concerns about President Donald Trump's dropping approval ratings on Monday. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment on Monday.
Why It Matters
Sliding in the polls could damage Trump's political clout in an already highly polarized climate and potentially hurt Republican chances in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Trump has routinely touted positive approval ratings and polling during news conferences and campaign rallies throughout his political career.
When the president returned to the White House in January, he coasted in with positive numbers. But his approval ratings have dipped significantly in the last few weeks, particularly after his administration rolled out sweeping tariffs on countries across the globe. The policy sparked mass confusion among U.S. trading partners and adversaries and destabilized global markets as the administration waffled between implementing tariffs, rolling them back, introducing exemptions for some industries and later removing them.
What To Know
After meeting with Trump at the White House about the 2026 midterm elections, Johnson was asked by CNN's Manu Raju whether he was concerned Trump's approval ratings could cost the GOP the House of Representatives. Johnson replied: "No, I'm not worried at all. I just had a great meeting with the president at the White House and he's in good spirts, and we are as well... We're very bullish on it [2026] ... We are playing offense."
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