FILE-President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a midterm rally at Truist Arena on the Northern Kentucky University campus on October 17, 2026 in Highland Heights, Kentucky. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped to a record low ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Trump's popularity has taken a hit after he ordered military strikes on Iran in February, triggering a spike in gas prices, affecting the economy and income of millions of households nationwide.
The four-day Reuters/Ipsos poll was performed online, with researchers collecting responses from 1,679 adults, including 1,279 registered voters.
Trump’s approval rating falls to record low
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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday found that 31% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's performance in office, representing the lowest level in either of his presidential terms.
With the economy being a major topic of discussion for voters heading into the midterm elections, the poll found that 68% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, including 37% of self-identified Republicans.
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Respondents in the poll also selected Democrats over Republicans as the better managers of the economy, by 40% to 33%.
Separately, people were asked which political party they would vote for if the congressional elections were held today in what is known as a "generic ballot" question, with 47% of registered voters in the poll selecting Democrats and 35% picking Republicans.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Reuters/Ipsos poll which gathered responses from 1,679 adults, including 1,279 registered voters. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.