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A look back at how Trump's political decisions saw his approval rating plummet
Donald Trump's unpopularity has been cited as a major factor in the Democrats' sweeping victory in the midterms. The latest polls show Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 37.3%, down from 42% in his first midterm election. What were the political decisions that led to such a dramatic decline?
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