Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: United States

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record 31 percent in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, amid rising living costs and the deeply unpopular US-Israel war on Iran. The poll found that more voters say they plan to vote for Democrats on November 3. Republicans currently hold a narrow 218-214 majority in the House and a 53-47 majority in the Senate. Experts say Democrats could win control of both chambers in the midterm elections.

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