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Trump’s net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states

Aug 24, 2026 · 45m

Summary

Morning Joe analyzes President Trump’s record-low approval ratings amid a trade war with Canada, new sanctions on Iran, and concerns over census reforms. Guests discuss how these policies hurt Republicans ahead of the midterms while boosting Canadian PM Mark Carney’s popularity. The episode also features Annie Lowry on her book "The Time Tax," highlighting bureaucratic inefficiencies that burden American citizens.

Topics discussed

Energy demand and the role of natural gas Mark Carney's response to US trade tariffs New sanctions on Iran and internal political shifts Trump's record-low approval ratings and midterm concerns Criticism of Trump's focus on DC events and ballroom Global conflicts and self-inflicted political wounds Analysis of governmental corruption and shifting norms Worldwide low approval ratings for leaders US-Canada trade war and Mark Carney's rising popularity Brief update on Iran sanctions and census reform Weather forecast and commercial breaks Trump administration's changes to the 2030 census Personalization of the state and authoritarian trends Arizona wildfires and UK degree program changes Commercial breaks and transition to Iran segment Economic pressure on Iran and potential negotiations The 'Time Tax' and government administrative inefficiency
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