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POLITICS · OCT 23, 2026

Donald Trump Approval Rating Drops to 36 Percent

Donald Trump saw his net approval rating fall by over 30 points due to tariffs, war with Iran, and government corruption.

The net approval rating of Donald Trump has fallen to 36 percent, a decline of more than 30 points since he took office in January 2025. Voters are reacting negatively to rising prices driven by unilateral tariffs and the initiation of a war with Iran.

Public frustration has grown over government corruption, the failure to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the deployment of masked federal agents for immigration enforcement. While immigration remains a core issue for the president, his mass deportation strategies have alienated segments of his base.

Republican enthusiasm ahead of the midterms is further declining due to upcoming Medicaid cuts and the proliferation of AI data centers in rural areas. These trends provide Democrats with a potential path to regain control of the House and Senate.


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