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Why aren鈥檛 Democrats more popular, given the president鈥檚 low approval ratings in significant areas such as the economy? And what do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
In this special episode of Americast, recorded live at Maida Vale studios in London for Castfest (celebrating some of the 麻豆社鈥檚 best loved news podcasts) we look at recent polling for both Donald Trump, and the Democrats. Why has the president lost support, and how worried should the Republican party be, given the possibility of losing control of Congress in November鈥檚 midterm elections?
Justin, Sarah, Anthony and Marianna also hear why former Trump loyalist Tucker Carlson who is now apologising for helping to get Donald Trump elected, and the wider impact this may have on Trump鈥檚 MAGA (Make America Great Again) base.
We also take a closer look at polling for the Democrats and why the party is not more popular. What should Democrats be doing ahead of the presidential election in 2028 to increase their support?

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鈥� Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
鈥� Sarah Smith, North America Editor
鈥� Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
鈥� Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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