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Trump Approval Sinks to Record Low 31 Percent Ahead of Midterms
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CNBC TV18•20-10-2026, 07:37
Trump Approval Sinks to Record Low 31 Percent Ahead of Midterms
- •President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to a record low of 31 percent according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- •Democrats hold a significant 12-point advantage over Republicans in generic ballot polling as the November 3 congressional elections approach.
- •Rising gasoline prices following military strikes on Iran have severely impacted household finances and public perception of the economy.
- •Roughly 68 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, including a notable portion of self-identified Republicans.
- •Female voters heavily favor Democratic candidates, with 50 percent indicating they would vote for Democrats compared to 32 percent for Republicans.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to a record low of 31% as Americans grew increasingly concerned about high gasoline prices ahead of the midterm elections.
In a generic ballot question, 47% of registered voters chose Democrats while 35% chose Republicans, giving Democrats a 12-point advantage that could threaten Republican control of the House and Senate.
Trump's popularity suffered largely because of military strikes on Iran ordered in February alongside Israel, which triggered a surge in gasoline prices and widespread disapproval of his economic handling.
