The Economist shows that Trump has a national net approval rating of -15% and a New Jersey net approval rating of -23.5%, both as of Aug. 21. In general, most statistics show that there's been a slight decrease in Trump’s disapproval ratings since last month.

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Trump fumed Tuesday that the “STUPID AND UGLY” wind turbines were “KILLING” New Jersey and blasted the renewable energy project for failing to reduce costs. The post Trump Wakes Up to Trash ‘STUPID AND UGLY WINDMILLS’ for ‘KILLING’ New Jersey first appeared on Mediaite.

New court records indicate that the high-profile arrest of Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in May was a top-down directive from the Trump administration. President Trump’s Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly ordered the arrest personally.

Enough solar to power tens of thousands of New Jersey homes is awaiting approval. It might not come before federal subsidies expire.