Trump's Approval Falls to a Record-Low 33% in New Polls, Two Weeks Before the Midterms
A joint Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll released on Oct. 18 shows President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, with 66% of respondents disapproving of his job performance — the lowest reading in the three organizations' polling history. In the same poll in April and July, Trump's approval stood at 37%. As many as 52% of respondents said they "strongly disapprove."
A separate NBC News Decision Desk poll released the same day echoed the trend: 71% of adults said the country is on the "wrong track," the highest of Trump's second term; Trump's approval was 34%, also NBC's lowest of this term, with 51% strongly disapproving.
The polls show the economy, the Iran war and their impact on household finances are voters' top concerns, with about three-quarters disapproving of Trump's handling of living costs and inflation. Notably, for the first time in more than a decade, more voters said Democrats are more trusted on the economy (40% to 33%). On control of the House, Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points among registered voters, and 58% said they want Democrats to serve as a check on the White House.
The midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3, just over two weeks away. Republicans face fiercely contested Senate seats in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and elsewhere.
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Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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