Trump Approval Hits Record Low Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump maintains a record-low approval rating of 32 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed October 5, 2026. The decline in popularity is primarily attributed to high inflation and rising fuel costs stemming from a war with Iran that Trump launched in February.

Support has dropped sharply among Hispanic voters, with only 24 percent now approving of the president's performance. This shift is contributing to a broader decline for the Republican Party ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Registered voters currently prefer Democrats 44 percent to 37 percent.

Democrats hold a significant lead among independent voters and those under 50. Meanwhile, the Republican advantage among voters aged 50 and older has shrunk to two percentage points. These polling trends suggest Democrats may secure a majority in the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains competitive.