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Donald Trump’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections, the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College, with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, cost of living and Iran war.
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respondents → sink → living
In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters, 59% said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of his job, and 52% said they planned to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election.
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they → say → election
Much of the disapproval toward the US president was associated with frustrations over Trump’s handling of economic and cost-of-living-related issues.
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On gas prices, 73% of registered voters said they disapproved; on the cost of living, 69% said they disapproved, and on the economy, 64% said they disapproved.
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they → register → economy
Approximately 65% said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of the Iran war, which has dragged on for nearly eight months and pushed gas and oil prices up.
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The new polling numbers paint a gloomy picture for Trump and Republicans, who have embarked on an uphill battle to defeat Democrats in the upcoming midterms to maintain their majority control in Congress.
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Trump, whose name recognition has largely helped Republican candidates in past elections, has been on the road campaigning for Maga-aligned candidates.
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However, some candidates have sought to distance themselves from the president, who has become increasingly unpopular over his economic policies.
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In 2024, Trump promised to lower everyday costs for Americans, keep inflation low and to keep the US from starting more wars abroad.
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Trump → promise → wars
But as of 21 October, gas prices were more than $4.25 a gallon, inflation increased to 3.7% last month and the president’s war with Iran remained steady.
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war → increase → Iran
Between September and October, the US president’s approval rating decreased by two percentage points in the New York Times/Siena College polls.
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Democratic candidates, meanwhile, have seized on the cost-of-living issues to appeal to independents and undecided voters, promising to rein in the president’s policies that have pushed costs up, such as tariffs.
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While polling from the New York Times/Siena College indicates Democrats have the upper hand headed into next month’s election, the party is still fighting against a massive financial war chest in competitive races in Texas, Ohio, New York, Alaska and Iowa.
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The Guardian has asked the White House for comment.
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