Trump approval rating hits new lows weeks before midterm elections
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to new lows ranging from 31% to 36% across multiple national polls conducted two weeks before the midterm elections. Voters express widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and rising costs, while Democrats lead Republicans by 8 to 10 points in congressional preference. Trump's support has weakened even among Republican voters, with significant fractures emerging within the party.
Left-leaning outlets frame Trump's low approval as a crisis threatening Republican electoral prospects, with headlines emphasizing an 80-year low and party collapse. They highlight that Democrats now lead on the economy—traditionally Trump's strength—and that even his own party is turning against him.
The Hill reports the approval rating as a record low of 31% with warning that Republicans could lose both the House and Senate, presenting the development as a significant challenge for the party.
The Washington Examiner acknowledges Trump's approval rating has reached a new low amid voter dissatisfaction with economic handling, framing it within the context of midterm campaign challenges without catastrophic language.