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Trump's approval hits 37%, lowest of second term, as GOP races to hold Congress

Seven weeks before midterms, economic and foreign-policy weakness threatens Republican control of Congress.

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What to know

  • Trump's approval has fallen to 37%, the lowest of his second term, with 63% disapproving—a net rating of minus 26 points.
  • Democrats lead Republicans 54–41% on the generic ballot among likely voters, signaling potential congressional losses for the GOP.
  • Voters cite inflation and cost of living as top concerns; 80% say gasoline has become more expensive in six months, and 81% report paying more for groceries.
  • Republicans retain advantages on immigration, border security, and national defense, but Trump's unpopularity may drag down GOP candidates up and down the ballot with 45 days until the election.

“Control of both the House and Senate remains within reach for either party, raising the stakes of Trump's standing with voters as Election Day approaches.”

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Donald TrumpDonald Trump PresidentTimothy O'Brien Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg OpinionNathan Gonzales Editor and publisher, Inside Elections

Trump's approval hits 37%, lowest of second term, as GOP races to hold Congress
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  1. 3

    Trump tells supporters to act as though he is on the ballot

    At the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, Trump urged supporters to treat the election as if he himself were on the ballot, further tying Republican candidates to perceptions of his presidency.

    “Pretend that I'm on the ballot. I'm on the ballot, just one more time…”
    — Donald Trump
    1. 1 outlet Donald Trump's Approval Ratings Loom Over Midterms With 45 Days to Go

      first by Newsweek, 4d ago

  2. background

    Election analyst warns unpopular president creates 'treacherous' midterm environment for GOP — With 45 days until the election, Nathan Gonzales, editor of Inside Elections, tells Newsweek that Trump's standing has created a challenging political environment. Republicans are hoping concerns about immigration, crime, and national security will outweigh voter dissatisfaction; Democrats are betting frustration over inflation and the Iran war will drive turnout.

  3. 2

    Bloomberg analysisInflation and affordability dominate voter concerns

    Timothy O'Brien, Senior Executive Editor for Bloomberg Opinion, notes that voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy, health care, immigration, deficit, cost of living, and foreign wars. He emphasizes that voters will be focused on 'affordability, affordability, affordability' on polling day.

    “Inflation is still high, consumers are feeling it…”
    — Timothy O'Brien
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    Newsweek reports Trump's approval is lowest of second term

    Trump's 37 percent approval rating represents a new floor in Marquette's second-term polling, with only 7 weeks remaining before the midterm elections. The poll found approval of his handling of inflation at 19 percent, gasoline prices at 20 percent, and the Iran war at 26 percent.

    “Presidential unpopularity could become a drag on Republican candidates as voters focus on inflation, gasoline prices and the war with Iran.”
    — Newsweek
    1. 1 outlet Donald Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low 7 Weeks Before Midterms

      first by Newsweek, 6d ago

  5. background

    Marquette survey shows Trump at 37% approval — A Marquette Law School national survey conducted September 2–9 found Trump's approval at 37 percent and disapproval at 63 percent, down from 40 percent in July. Strong approval has fallen to 15 percent, while strong disapproval stands at 47 percent.