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Donald Trump Seems 'Extremely Distracted' From Important Issues Like the Economy, Says Ex-Aide Alyssa Farah Griffin

PoliticsSource: MEGAAlyssa Farrah Griffin called Donald Trump 'extremely distracted' as he avoids issues that continue to drive his approval down. July 30 2026, Updated 2:06 p. m. ETArticle continues below. . .

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Donald Trump Seems 'Extremely Distracted' From Important Issues Like the Economy, Says Ex-Aide Alyssa Farah Griffin

PoliticsSource: MEGAAlyssa Farrah Griffin called Donald Trump 'extremely distracted' as he avoids issues that continue to drive his approval down. July 30 2026, Updated 2:06 p. m. ETArticle continues below advertisementArticle continues below advertisementAlyssa Farah Griffin Comments on Donald TrumpSource: MEGAAlyssa Farah Griffin said Donald Trump has failed to talke about real issues plaguing Americans. Griffin stated she speaks regularly with current White House advisers, revealing they are deeply frustrated by his behavior. “White House advisers — I talk to many of them — they simply want him to focus on the economy, yet he will not do that,” she said. She noted that Trump avoiding talking about the economy is hurting his political standing givenhis low approval numberson inflation and the cost of living. Article continues below advertisementSource: MEGADonald Trump's advisors are frustrated he won't discuss the economy. Trump's overall job approval rating has plummeted to record lows, dropping into the low 30s as public dissatisfaction intensifies. High-profile tracking surveys indicate severe voter pushback against the administration's economic policies and military decisions. CNNPolitical DirectorDavid Chalianpointed out that the true danger lies in the "intensity" of the disapproval, highlighting that only 15 percent of Americans strongly approve of the president's performance, indicating a severe collapse in passionate support. A new CNN poll shows that 73 percent of Americans say Trump is not paying enough attention to top issues. CNN data journalistHarry Entenremarked on the historic anomaly of the numbers, stating, "Trump likes to make history, but this is the type of history Trump does not like to make. ”He added that Trump's net approval is deeply negative across nearly every major tracking issue, except immigration. MORE ON:Donald Trump'It's Gotten Worse': Donald Trump Isn't as 'Sharp' as He Once Was, Claims Ex-AideDonald Trump's 'Reckless and Unpredictable' Tweets Caused Chaos in the West Wing, Alyssa Farah Griffin RevealsDonald Trump Is 'Historically Dangerous,' Former Aide Alyssa Farah Griffin Warns as 2024 Election LoomsWant OK! each day? Sign up here!Article continues below advertisementSource: MEGAPolls show Donald Trump's approval ratings at a new low. Even Trump-friendlyFox Newshighlighted that the numbers represent a severe "shock to the MAGA camp," especially because the economy — the very platform that returned Trump to the Oval Office — has shifted from a primary strength to a staggering political liability. “For some reason, he wants to talk about virtually everything but the economy and lowering the cost of living,” Griffin said. Alyssa Farah Griffin's Midterm Election PredictionSource: MEGAAlyssa Farah Griffin doesn't think Republicans will do well in the midterm elections. Due to this lack of focus, Griffin said the upcomingmidterm elections"don't look great for Republicans," adding, “I think it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that the House is going to flip. ”The administration has flatly rejected the polling narratives. In a formal pushback to the media, a spokesperson claimed, “No other President in history has accomplished more for the American people than President Trump. "

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