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Oct 8, 2026

Trump approval rating falls to 30 percent, lowest of second term

A Pew Research poll shows President Trump's approval rating dropped to 30 percent, the lowest level of his second term, amid dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy, foreign policy and immigration.

Oct 8, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Public confidence in Donald Trump's policy decisions stood at 35% for foreign policy, 35% for the economy, and 41% for immigration enforcement in October 2026
  • ▪Eighty-four percent of registered voters cited the economy as very important to their vote in the 2026 midterm elections, while 21 percent rated current economic conditions as excellent or good
  • ▪Ongoing military conflict with Iran and tariffs against Canada have contributed to inflation and rising gas prices, prompting some Republican lawmakers to distance themselves from Donald Trump

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