Deeply unpopular Donald Trump to visit Alabama: Is his support slipping here?

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban before he speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Graduating students listen to U.S. President Donald Trump deliver remarks at the Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump's remarks come the day before official commencement ceremonies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Attendees applaud and use their cellphones to take photos and videos of US President Donald Trump as he delivers commencement remarks at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to graduating students at the Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump's remarks come the day before official commencement ceremonies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump enters the auditorium before speaking at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump enters the auditorium before speaking at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump enters the auditorium before speaking at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban speaks ahead of President Donald Trump at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart R. Bell speaks ahead of President Donald Trump at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Commencement attendees participate in the pledge of allegiance ahead of president Donald Trump's speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Graduates wait to hear president Donald Trump's speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

A Secret Service agent monitors the auditorium ahead of president Donald Trump's speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

A veteran graduate stands to be recognized at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump gives a commencement address at the University of Alabama, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban introduces U.S. President Donald Trump to graduating students at Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trumps remarks come the day before the University of Alabama’s official commencement ceremonies are set to begin. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump delivers commencement remarks at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump raises a fist as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Tuscaloosa National Airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. Trump is headed to the University of Alabama to deliver remarks at a commencement. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

University of Alabama graduates wait to hear U.S. President Donald Trump deliver remarks at the Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump's remarks come the day before official commencement ceremonies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Supporters line the motorcade route as U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Tuscaloosa National Airport on May 01, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Trump will be addressing graduating students at the University of Alabama. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump arrives at Tuscaloosa National Airport, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Attendees wearing MAGA hats sit inside Coleman Coliseum before US President Donald Trump delivers commencement remarks at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

A boy in a suit and MAGA hat is seen inside Coleman Coliseum before US President Donald Trump delivers commencement remarks at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump gestures as he walks from the Oval Office to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US President Donald Trump waves as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Tuscaloosa National Airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 1, 2025. Trump is headed to the University of Alabama to deliver remarks at a commencement. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

A graduate stands between two women wearing pro-Trump hats outside Coleman Coliseum before commencement ceremonies at the University of Alabama on May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Stickers supporting US President Donald Trump and the University of Alabama are seen on a woman's purse outside Coleman Coliseum before commencement ceremonies at the University of Alabama on May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong and Sen.Tommy take a selfie before heading to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for President Trump’s commencement address at the University of Alabama, Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Dale Strong)

A fifty-dollar bill is seen in US President Donald Trump's back pocket as he boards to Air Force One prior to departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 1, 2025, as he travels to Alabama to give a commencement address before spending the weekend in Florida. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

Guests and graduates arrive before President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com) Will McLelland

President Donald Trump takes the stage before his speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Graduates watch with their friends and family as President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Commencement attendees watch as President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Graduates watch as President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump dances to the University of Alabama fight song after concluding his speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban speaks ahead of President Donald Trump at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart R. Bell speaks ahead of President Donald Trump at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Graduates watch with their friends and family as President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

Commencement attendees watch as President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump speaks at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump walks to greet graduates after concluding his speech at a commencement event in Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Ala., Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Will McLelland | WMcLelland@al.com)

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are sinking as the war in Iran drags on, prices at grocery stores and gas pumps climb and a string of controversies continues to shadow his administration.

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