U.S. President Trump Donald (C) dellivers remarks after attending a swearing-in ceremony for Defense Secretary James Mattis (R) with Vice President Mike Pence at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Al.com: Trump's approval rating among military slips; lowest among Army
President Donald Trump's approval rating among members of the military has slipped slightly since he took office two years ago, according to a poll by Military Times.
Trump's most recent overall approval rating was 43.8 percent, down from 46.1 percent in 2016. His disapproval rating was 43.1 percent, up from 37 percent two years ago.
Troops overwhelmingly support Trump's handling of military issues over that of former President Barack Obama, however. More than 60 percent said they believe the military is in better shape now than under Obama and nearly the same number have a favorable view of Trump's handling of the military, the poll showed.
Only 13 percent believed the military was in better shape under Obama than Trump.
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WNU Editor: President Trump's overall support among soldiers is 43.8 percent, but in the same poll 84 percent of active-duty personnel said they support Secretary of Defense Mattis, including 89 percent of officers.
