Trump approval rating falls to 36% ahead of midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 13:32 · Archive

Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36%, the lowest in a New York Times/Siena College poll, two weeks before midterm elections.

Donald Trump's approval rating has sunk to 36%, the lowest recorded in a New York Times/Siena College poll, as voters head toward midterm elections two weeks away. In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters, 59% disapproved of his job performance. Disapproval is concentrated on economic issues. Some 73% of registered voters disapprove of his handling of gas prices, 69% disapprove of his approach to the cost of living, and 64% disapprove of his economic management overall. The same poll found 65% disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war, which has lasted nearly eight months.

A CNBC survey released around the same time found eight out of ten Americans rate the economy as fair or poor, the highest number since December 2023. The CNBC poll of 1,000 registered voters showed 63% are pessimistic about the current economy and outlook. Notably, Republican pessimism about the economy has risen sharply: 35% of Republicans are now pessimistic, up six points from July.

Both surveys paint a difficult picture for Republicans seeking to maintain control of Congress. The CNBC poll found voters prefer Democratic control of Congress by 52% to 45%. Trump has campaigned for Republican candidates aligned with his movement, though some candidates have distanced themselves from the president.

How it is being reported

• Trump's approval rating on economy hits all-time low as midterm looms: CNBC surveyEight out of 10 Americans now rate the economy as fair or poor, one of several findings in a CNBC poll that show why Republican candidates face uphill battles.CNBC · 22 Oct, 13:03
• Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll findsVoters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena Donald Trump ’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections , the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College , with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, cost of living and Iran war. In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters, 59% said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of his job, and 52% said they planned to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election.…The Guardian · 21 Oct, 15:27

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