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Trump's Approval Rating Turns Negative In 39 States Ahead Of Midterms
- •US President Donald Trump's net approval rating has turned negative in 39 states, including traditionally Republican-leaning states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska.
- •Data from Civiqs rolling online tracker shows his highest positive net approval ratings are currently in Wyoming, North Dakota and West Virginia.
- •Trump's approval rating has declined in every single state compared to when he began his second term on January 20.
- •The shift in public sentiment comes as Republicans face significant challenges to maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Despite widespread declines across the country, Donald Trump continues to record positive net approval ratings in 11 traditionally Republican-leaning states. Wyoming holds his highest rating at +14, followed by North Dakota at +11, West Virginia at +10, and Arkansas at +8, with the remaining states showing narrower margins between +1 and +4.
President Donald Trump's net approval rating has turned negative in 39 states ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Specifically, his net approval stands at -20 in Texas and -18 in Ohio, alongside other competitive Senate race states such as Iowa at -21 and Alaska at -16.
Growing voter frustration and declining approval ratings are largely driven by concerns over the rising cost of living, inflation, and the ongoing US war with Iran. Issues like spiking gas prices and economic pressures have severely impacted public confidence ahead of the congressional midterms.
