Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
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Key context: <p>Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a>’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-midterm-elections-2026">midterm elections</a>, the lowest recorded in a poll by the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/10/21/polls/times-siena-poll-crosstabs.html">New York Times/Siena College</a>, with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, cost of living and Iran war.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/trump-approval-rating-midterms-poll">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/SienaDonald 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. Continue reading...
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