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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets Ahead of Midterms Amid Economic Concerns
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Firstpost•12-10-2026, 08:13
Trump's Approval Rating Plummets Ahead of Midterms Amid Economic Concerns
- •A recent poll by the Financial Times and Focaldata shows Donald Trump's overall approval rating sitting stubbornly low at 34 percent ahead of the US midterms.
- •Voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy, jobs, and inflation, with more than two-thirds stating the economy is heading in the wrong direction.
- •Only a quarter of registered voters approve of his economic management, compounded by a weak September jobs report that fell well short of expectations.
- •The poll indicates a deteriorating electoral environment for Republicans, with voters favoring Democrats by over five percentage points and nearly half saying Trump makes it harder for GOP candidates to win.
- •Trump's policies on artificial intelligence and Iran also face widespread disagreement, though his core Republican base largely intends to stick with party candidates in November despite sliding personal support.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump's approval ratings have dropped to 34 per cent, with polls showing widespread voter dissatisfaction regarding his handling of the economy, inflation, and jobs.
Roughly two-thirds of registered voters disagree with Trump's policy priorities on artificial intelligence, favoring binding federal rules and slower development, while his approval rating on handling the conflict with Iran has fallen significantly.
Recent polling indicates a deteriorating electoral environment for Republicans, with non-partisan trackers projecting that Democrats will gain between nine and 19 House seats and hold an advantage over five percentage points in voter preference.
