Trump, Congressional GOP Face Historical Reality at 100-Day Mark

April 30, 2025, 9:20 AM UTC

President Donald Trump’s waning approval rating after a turbulent first 100 days is an early warning sign the electorate in 18 months may check Trump and one-party Republican rule by putting Democrats in charge of one or both chambers of Congress.

Democrats winning control of the House and possibly the Senate would stymie the rest of Trump’s second-term agenda. However, midterm Republican victories may at the same time, embolden a president who has sought a radical restructuring of the federal government. For now, both parties are keeping an eye on Trump’s low approval ratings, testing out messaging, and closely monitoring ...

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