Is Donald Trump losing public support?

Americast

Friday, 2 May 2025 - 32 minutes

As Donald Trump surpasses 100 days in office for the second time, new polls suggest he might not be quite as popular as he claims. Justin, Sarah, and Anthony get together to discuss why the president could be losing support with some Americans and, crucially, whether he cares.HOSTS:
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• Justin Webb, Radio 4 Presenter
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