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How Trump Fared in a Major New Poll

September 30, 2025 00:29:04 5.6 MB ( 22.3 MB less) Downloads: 0

In a new poll, The New York Times asked voters what they thought of the first eight months of President Trump’s second term.

Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst at The Times, explains what the survey found and what it may tell us about where the country is heading next.

Guest: Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.

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