Source: Fox News
Summary
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating has dropped to 39%, with 53% disapproving, according to a recent poll. This is his lowest approval rating since taking office six years ago. The poll also found that 45% of voters trust Republicans to fix the state’s fraud scandal, while 38% trust Democrats. Walz’s approval rating is now lower than President Trump’s in the state. The governor’s handling of the fraud scandal and his support for a new state flag have been contentious issues.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Gov. Tim Walz’s approval rating has dropped to a new low, with 53% of voters disapproving of his job performance. The fraud scandal, which has been a major issue in the state, has led to a 10-point drop in his support since last year. The governor’s handling of the scandal and his support for a new state flag have been contentious issues, with 50% of voters disapproving of the flag. The poll’s results have been seized upon by Republicans, who see them as evidence of Walz’s failure as governor.
The fact that President Trump’s approval rating in the state is now higher than Walz’s is a notable irony, given the governor’s efforts to distance himself from the president’s policies.
