Trump joked about the power of the US president
US President Donald Trump jokingly stated that the president's power is so great that he could ban fishing. The statement came amid a drop in approval ratings to 35% and rising fuel prices, with the average cost of a gallon of gasoline reaching $4.44.
US President Donald Trump jokingly commented on the scope of presidential powers. During a briefing, he stated that the president's power is "incredible" and so great that he could theoretically even ban fishing. "I might just do that," Trump said ironically, adding that the ban could last only a day or two. The article also provides context: according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted September 11–14 among 1,143 American adults, 35% of respondents approve of the president's job performance. It is noted that this is higher than the previous low of 33%, but the level of support remains low. Reuters links the Republicans' worsening position to the war with Iran, rising fuel prices, and Americans' concerns about the cost of living. According to AAA data as of September 17, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the US reached $4.44, compared to $3.20 a year ago. Diesel rose to $6.40 per gallon, a record level.