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Oct 19, 2026

Trump approval rating falls to record low 31% as midterms approach

President Trump's approval rating dropped to 31% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest of his presidency, as Americans express concern over high gasoline prices and economic conditions ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Oct 19, 2026·5 sources

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▪In the October 19, 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll, registered voters backed Democratic congressional candidates over Republicans by 47% to 35%, establishing a 12-point advantage
▪President Donald Trump ordered military strikes on Iran alongside Israel in February 2026, launching a war that triggered a surge in gasoline prices
▪As of October 19, 2026, broader polling averages showed Donald Trump's approval rating at 38.9% on RealClearPolitics, 37% on The New York Times, and 37.5% on Silver Bulletin

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