What Dan Pfeiffer has said about Donald Trump approval rating

Pfeiffer argues that Trump's remark about not thinking of Americans' finances is politically the most damaging thing he has ever said.

“But from a political perspective, this is the worst thing he has said by far. Hands down, not even close”

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Pfeiffer argues the gaffe hurts because it confirms disillusioned Trump voters' fear that he does not care about them.

“the worst kind of gaffes are when you say the truth out loud. And that's what this is”

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Pfeiffer said Trump is more unpopular than any modern president at this point in a presidency, including himself in his first term.

“Trump is not just unpopular. He's more unpopular than any modern president at this point in the presidency, including Donald Trump in his first term”

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Pfeiffer argued Trump has lost his longstanding advantage on the economy, now trailing badly on economic and inflation ratings.

“He has 20 points underwater on the economy, 30 points underwater on inflation”

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