Trump Approval Hits 32 Percent After Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump maintains a 32 percent approval rating, near a career low, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,705 adults. The stagnation follows the November 3 midterm elections, where the Democratic Party secured its largest House victory since 2008 and flipped Senate seats in Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. Democrats will take power on January 3.

Voter dissatisfaction centers on the cost of living, which holds a 21 percent approval rating. This economic pressure is linked to import tariffs and rising fuel prices resulting from a war launched by Trump against Iran in February alongside Israel. A majority of Americans now support repealing these tariffs and passing legislation to end the conflict.

While Trump maintains higher support for his immigration policies and expanded deportations, his administration faces significant legislative and legal challenges. Democratic leaders have vowed to end the war and tariffs, though they remain divided on whether to impeach the president. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to face a House impeachment vote this week. In response to the political shift, White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has characterized the Democratic Party as a domestic extremist group.