Trump's approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before U.S. midterm elections
Donald Trump's approval rating reached a record low of 32 percent, with 52 percent of adults strongly disapproving of his performance. The support for Trump is at its lowest level during his two presidential terms, with 31 percent of Americans expressing positive views of his performance and only 28 percent trusting him to accept a loss. High energy prices are fueling voter frustration, and about half of voters want major changes in governance, with a preference for Democratic control of Congress.
- Donald Trump's approval rating reached a record low of 32 percent.
- Sixty-eight percent of respondents negatively assess Trump's economic policy.
- The survey showed 35 percent of registered voters would choose Republicans in the general election.
- The support for Trump is at the lowest level ever during his two presidential terms.
- The survey found Democrats were preferred over Republicans as best economic managers by 40 percent to 33 percent.
- Some 50% of female voters said they would vote Democratic.
- Democrat voters show 94 percent distrust regarding Trump accepting a loss.
- The survey was conducted on a group of 1,679 adults.
- The Democratic Party leads by 12 percentage points in the current election period.
- About 31 percent of Americans polled were happy with Trump’s performance.
- About eight in ten voters cite economy and cost of living as main concerns.
- Trump faulted James Blair's handling of campaign funds.
- Seventy-two percent of respondents stated the country is moving in the wrong direction.
- Seventy-one percent of respondents consider the gasoline price unaffordable.
- The approval rating represents a four percentage point drop from July.
- High energy prices are causing growing frustration among American voters.
- Opinion polls suggest Democrats will win the House of Representatives.
- 37 percent of those dissatisfied with the economy identify as Republicans.
- Donald Trump is campaigning across the United States.
- About half of voters want substantial change in how the US is governed.
- Thirty-five percent of Americans expected Democrats to win control of the House.
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