Trump PA net approval: -22 pts
According to the Economist poll, Trump's approval rating in Pennsylvania is net negative 22 points.
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Governor Shapiro Gives Powerful July 4th Message
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Jul 3, 2026
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Ad Break: Ro, Grow Therapy, Shopify, HomeServe
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The episode opens with a run of four sponsor segments. The first promotes Ro, an online platform for FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medications, citing 20% average weight loss over one year. Grow Therapy follows with a pitch for affordable, insurance-covered therapy sessions available in as little as two days. Shopify makes its case as the backbone platform for small businesses, illustrated by a bike apparel founder's testimonial. HomeServe rounds out the block with a home repair coverage plan offering 50% off the first year. These ads establish the commercial scaffolding before the episode's political content kicks in.
Trump's Pennsylvania Approval Collapses to 29%
Trump's approval in Pennsylvania has cratered to 29%, down 10 points from 39% in March per a Franklin and Marshall College poll. His net approval is negative 22 points, and his handling of inflation — the top voter concern — has fallen to just 17% positive.
Trump PA approval: 29%
Trump's overall approval rating in Pennsylvania has dropped to 29%, a 10-point decline from 39% in March, per a Franklin and Marshall College poll.
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