Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 31%, the lowest of his presidency. Polls show more Americans plan to vote for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, which could lead to Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate.Key Facts
- Trump’s approval rating is at a record low of 31%, down from 32% two weeks earlier.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 47% of Americans plan to vote for Democrats, while 35% favor Republicans.
- Democrats have a 12-point lead over Republicans in voter preference, the widest in this election cycle.
- Rising living costs and the unpopular US-Israel war on Iran are factors influencing voter dissatisfaction.
- Women’s support for Democrats is increasing, with about half preferring the Democratic Party.
- More voters believe Democrats are better at managing the economy (40%) compared to Republicans (33%).
- Historically, sitting presidents and their parties often lose seats in Congress during midterms when approval ratings drop.
- Republicans currently hold slim majorities in the House (218-214) and Senate (53-47), which Democrats aim to flip.
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