Trump Approval Plummets as Democrats Lead Midterm Polling

President Donald Trump is facing a severe political decline heading into the November 3 midterm elections, with approval ratings hitting record lows. Recent polling from Quinnipiac University and Angus Reid USA shows disapproval reaching 61 percent, matching his January 2021 lows. This shift is driven by voter dissatisfaction with the economy—specifically rising food and fuel prices—and the ongoing war with Iran launched in February. CNN analyst Harry Enten noted a critical erosion of support among white non-college voters, a core demographic that has shifted from a 25-point lead to -2.

In response to the decline, Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult if Republicans retain congressional control. He has also suggested he would do "anything necessary" to ensure "honest elections," including the potential deployment of National Guard or Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling sites. Despite these efforts, polling indicates Democrats hold a significant lead on the generic congressional ballot, with some data showing a 16-point advantage.

Internal Republican divisions have emerged as several Senate candidates, including Senator Susan Collins, have refused to campaign with the president to avoid alienating swing voters. While White House spokesperson Davis Ingle maintains that Trump remains the unmatched motivator for the GOP, other advisors warn the elections will be "f***ing rough." Trump and Vice President JD Vance plan to campaign across battlegrounds like Florida, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio throughout October to counter the trend.