Trump's approval rating near record low ahead of US midterm elections
32% of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
In Brief
- •32% of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- •The Republican Party's approval rating is unpopular, with 46% preferring Democrats over Republicans in a generic ballot test.
- •Trump's approval rating has dropped steadily since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February.
- •Trump campaigned extensively ahead of the November 3 midterms, including a rally at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Why It Matters
Trump's low approval rating ahead of the midterm elections could significantly impact the Republican Party's chances of retaining control of Congress. The economic concerns and political instability surrounding the US-Israel war have contributed to this decline. The outcome of these elections could have broader implications for the president's potential impeachment and the direction of US foreign policy.
Key Details
- Trump's approval rating
- 32%
- Generic ballot preference for Democrats
- 46%
- Generic ballot preference for Republicans
- 38%
- Date of US-Israel war launch
- February 28, 2026
- Midterm election date
- November 3, 2026
Context & Background
Trump's approval rating has been declining steadily, particularly since the launch of the US-Israel war on Iran. The economic impact of the conflict, including rising petrol and diesel prices, has contributed to voter dissatisfaction.
Original Reporting & Sources
VNews is an independent briefing product. Original reporting remains credited to the following publishers:
This brief was synthesized automatically using attributed third-party reporting. VNews is a digital news publication produced under the VContent Group brand and operated by Francis Vincent Sunday in Ghana, independent from the publishers cited above. Read our AI Transparency Policy and Editorial & Corrections Policy.