Trump Approval Hits New Low

Trump's approval rating drops to 30% as Democrats show higher midterm engagement.

Oct 9, 2026

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Trump Approval Hits New Low

Trump's approval rating drops to 30% as Democrats show higher midterm engagement.

In brief

Trump's approval rating drops to 30% as Democrats show higher midterm engagement. Trump's approval rating fell to 30% in a Pew Research survey, the lowest of his second term, while Democratic voters report greater motivation ahead of November midterms. Originally reported by Newsweek.

Trump Approval Rating

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 30 percent, its lowest level of his second term.

Comparison to Biden

Trump's approval rating is 8 percentage points lower than former President Joe Biden's at a comparable point in the 2022 midterm campaign.

Voter Decline

Voter Decline

Much of the decline in Trump's approval has come from his own 2024 voters, with two-thirds still approving but down from 95 percent at the start of his term.

Congressional Vote Factor

63 percent of registered voters say Trump will be a factor in their vote for Congress, with more than twice as many voting against him.

Democratic Engagement

Democratic voters show higher engagement ahead of midterms, with 78 percent saying it matters which party wins control of Congress.

National Dissatisfaction

National Dissatisfaction

77 percent of Americans report dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, while 22 percent are satisfied.

What Happens Next

Republicans may gain support in close Senate races as voters settle their midterm choices in the final week.

The one thing

Trump's approval rating fell to 30% in a Pew Research survey, the lowest of his second term, while Democratic voters report greater motivation ahead of November midterms.

Read the original on Newsweek

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