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Trump’s shrinking base

Season 2026 Episode 17 | 6m 11s

The New York Times polling average shows that 58% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s job performance, a new high that can be largely attributed to voters’ economic concerns.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
The state of negotiations to end Trump’s stalled war in Iran
Why ‘YOLO’ Republicans are defying Trump in Congress
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.
David Ignatius on the consequences of the Iran war
Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 29, 2026.
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 22, 2026.
Hegseth’s turbulent time leading the U.S. military
Trump's political rampage
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from May 15, 2026.