Event Brief
Trump's Support Among Independents Drops Significantly
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: A new poll shows only 26% of independents approve of Trump's job performance, a 15-point decline since last year.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Facing a drop in support among independents
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Decline in approval ratings
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