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Trump's approval drops to 37% as midterms near
Trump's approval hits 37% just weeks before midterms, with inflation and Iran war driving voter discontent.
In brief
Trump's approval hits 37% just weeks before midterms, with inflation and Iran war driving voter discontent. Economic anxiety and foreign policy struggles are key factors in Trump's declining approval ahead of midterms. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Approval drops to 37%
Trump's approval rating fell to 37 percent in Marquette's latest national survey, the lowest point in his second term.
“Only 15 percent of adults strongly approve of Trump's performance, compared with 47 percent who strongly disapprove.”
Inflation concerns rise
80 percent of adults say gasoline prices have increased over the past six months, with 81 percent reporting higher grocery costs.
“Marquette found approval of Trump's handling of inflation at 19 percent, gasoline prices at 20 percent.”
Iran war approval falls
Approval of Trump's Iran war handling dropped to 26 percent from 32 percent in April, with only 13 percent believing goals were achieved.
“Just 13 percent believed the United States had achieved its goals in the conflict.”
Democrats lead congressional race
Democrats hold a 13-point lead over Republicans in the congressional ballot among likely voters.
“Democrats lead the congressional ballot by 13 points among likely voters.”
Voter enthusiasm gap
77 percent of registered Democrats say they will vote, compared to 69 percent of Republicans.
“Seventy-seven percent of registered Democrats said they were certain to vote, against 69 percent of Republicans.”
White House response
White House claims Trump's election victory is a stronger measure of public support than current approval ratings.
“The ultimate poll was November 5th 2024, when nearly 80 million Americans overwhelmingly elected President Trump.”
Midterm implications
National dissatisfaction could shift voter preferences in key congressional districts as midterms approach.
“A single survey cannot predict November, although its direction is reinforced by national polling averages.”
The headline
Economic anxiety and foreign policy struggles are key factors in Trump's declining approval ahead of midterms.
