White Americans still think Trump is doing a good job

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President Trump has been unable to shake his dismal approval ratings, with a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finding only 42 percent of Americans approve of his performance in office while 58 percent disapprove. But so far, Trump has done little to worry his political base — more white Americans view Trump favorably than don't, with 53 percent approving of his job as president.

White Americans without a college degree like Trump even more; 58 percent approved of the job he is doing as president. Among Republicans, just a fifth disapprove of Trump's presidency; with independents, that number is six in 10.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.