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Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low

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ABC News (US)18 Oct

According to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, Democrats lead Republicans among likely voters for the upcoming House elections with a margin of 8 percentage points. President Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point at about 3 in 10, while over half of Americans consider household expenses like gasoline and groceries unaffordable. The poll also shows that Democrats have higher enthusiasm levels…

Dems lead GOP in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: Poll →
The Independent19 Oct

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to an all-time low of 33%, with 66% disapproving of his performance, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted from October 9 to 13. This decline coincides with the upcoming midterm elections and amidst political challenges like the brief tenure of Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary and conflicts in Iran. The poll also indicates that 52% of respondents…

Trump’s approval rating hits record new low as midterms loom →
Al Jazeera19 Oct

Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low at 31 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest in his political career. The same poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by 12 points when asked about voting preferences for generic candidates. This decline coincides with growing disapproval following events such as the US-Israel war on Iran, which has increased fuel prices and economic concerns. Polls…

Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles →

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  1. 18 Oct

    Just over half of Americans, 52%, strongly disapprove of Trump, matching his strong disapproval rating after the Jan. 6 attack, and a record high for his second term, according to the poll.

    2 outlets · ABC News
  2. 19 Oct

    President Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to a record low just weeks away from the midterm elections, according to a new poll.

    2 outlets · The Independent

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Where to start Dems lead GOP in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: Poll ABC News (US)

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  • 19 Oct Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican strugglesDonald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low at 31 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest in his political career. The same poll shows Republicans trailing Democrats by 12 points when asked about voting preferences for generic candidates. This decline coincides with growing disapproval following events such as the US-Israel war on Iran, which has increased fuel prices and economic concerns. Polls…Al Jazeera
  • 19 Oct Trump’s approval rating hits record new low as midterms loomPresident Trump's approval rating has dropped to an all-time low of 33%, with 66% disapproving of his performance, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted from October 9 to 13. This decline coincides with the upcoming midterm elections and amidst political challenges like the brief tenure of Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary and conflicts in Iran. The poll also indicates that 52% of respondents…The Independent
  • 18 Oct Dems lead GOP in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: PollAccording to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, Democrats lead Republicans among likely voters for the upcoming House elections with a margin of 8 percentage points. President Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point at about 3 in 10, while over half of Americans consider household expenses like gasoline and groceries unaffordable. The poll also shows that Democrats have higher enthusiasm levels…ABC News (US)

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