What we’re less sure of3 of 3 claims
Medium
Strong disapproval exceeds strong approval by 29 percentage points.
The story explicitly attributes this estimate to Silver; the accessible tracker places intensity data behind a subscription.
Medium
Overall disapproval exceeds approval by approximately 22 percentage points.
The story attributes this estimate to Silver. His September 23 tracker reports net approval of -22.4 points, consistent with rounding. [Silver Bulletin](https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin)
Medium
Republicans were spending money defending seats in areas Trump won by double-digit margins.
The story gives no specific races, spending amounts, or attribution. AP reports Republican defensive spending in several states, providing partial corroboration but not establishing every margin implied here. [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/d66dd48f09dca7a8549af1b0c2acba12)