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J-Cal's Grade for Trump So Far: "B"

February 10, 2025 / 01:19

This episode discusses Donald Trump's current popularity, his policies, and the potential impact of his actions on his support. Key topics include Trump's approval ratings, his approach to immigration, and the controversial pardoning of January 6 protesters.

The conversation highlights Trump's approval rating increase to 49%, compared to 44% during his previous term. The speaker notes that while Trump remains the least popular president historically, certain policies like downsizing the federal government and controlling immigration are well-received.

Attention is drawn to Trump's need to focus on his '2.0 agenda' to maintain support, particularly among those who previously opposed him. The speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding distractions from his core policies.

Overall, the discussion presents a mixed view of Trump's current standing, suggesting that while he has gained some support, his past controversies could threaten his momentum.

TLDR

Trump's popularity rises with key policies, but past controversies threaten support.

Episode

1:19
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I told everybody I give a letter grade I give him a b so far could do better but
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pretty good looking at what people agree with that Trump's doing early on and what they disagree with pardoning the
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January 6 protesters and ending requirements for government employees to report gifts these are tremendously
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unpopular downsizing the federal government incredibly popular he's also done an incredible job with the border
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so Trump now has downsizing the government and controlling immigration and getting rid of violent immigrants
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has incredibly popular parts of his mandate and that's the big win for him Trump is massively more popular than he
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was the first time round he's at 49% compared to last time 44 he's still the historically least popular president
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ever my point in all of this is when you see Trump doing things like his meme coin or taking on Pete Budaj all that
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kind of trump 1.0 negativity grifting that's the stuff that's going to derail this but the stuff that's not going to
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derail it is focusing on the Trump 2.0 agenda and that is somebody who was a never Trumper as we all know in the
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audience and now somebody who is supporting him relentlessly that extra 10% of people who support him right now
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is me and other folks who are looking at the people who put around him he has to
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stay with the 2.0 agenda as hard as it is so that's my appeal to them and I think it's a coin toss if he will be
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able to maintain his popularity

Episode Highlights

  • Trump's Popularity Surge
    Trump's approval rating has risen to 49%, surpassing his previous 44%.
    “Trump is massively more popular than he was the first time round.”
    @ 00m 34s
    February 10, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Trump is massively more popular than he was the first time round.
    J-Cal's Grade for Trump So Far: "B"
  • It's a coin toss if he will be able to maintain his popularity.
    J-Cal's Grade for Trump So Far: "B"

Key Moments

  • Trump 2.0 Agenda00:55
  • Popularity Coin Toss01:14