The Megyn Kelly Show Trump Approval Slips Ahead of SOTU, Kouri Richins Husband Poisoning Trial Starts: AM Update 2/24
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Feb 24, 2026 Coverage of slipping presidential approval ratings and polling shifts among independents ahead of the State of the Union. Discussion of rising voter concern about the economy and Democratic lawmakers planning to skip the address. Report on a judge blocking release of a classified report tied to a major legal case. Start of a high-profile murder trial involving alleged fentanyl poisoning and its strange link to a children’s book.
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Trump Approval Plummets Among Independents
- President Trump entered the State of the Union with historically low approval, driven mainly by a collapse among independents.
- CNN poll showed 36% approval overall and a striking minus-47 point gap with independents, the weakest of either term.
Polls Show Broad Disapproval Especially On Economy
- Washington Post/ABC poll echoed weak approval with 39% approval and 60% disapproval, the highest disapproval since post-January 6th.
- Economy handling scored 41% approval while 57% disapproved, signaling voter economic concern.
Trump Honors Angel Families At White House
- President Trump signed a proclamation honoring Angel Families and hosted many at the White House to highlight crimes by illegal immigrants.
- He specifically honored Lakin Riley and used these visits to promote tougher immigration enforcement and the Lakin-Riley Act.