From TIME · Chantelle Lee · · 1m 40s
Trump Approval Hits Historic Low Ahead of Midterms
Trump's approval rating drops to 30% as Republicans face historic midterm challenges.
In brief
Trump's approval rating drops to 30% as Republicans face historic midterm challenges. Trump's approval rating falls to 30% in early October, signaling potential Republican losses in midterms. Originally reported by TIME.
Trump's approval rating drops
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 30% in early October according to Pew Research Center polling.
Historic low for midterms
This is the lowest approval rating any President has reached heading into midterms in decades.
Economic dissatisfaction
Only 26% of U.S. adults support how Trump is tackling the economy according to AP-NORC polling.
Cost of living concerns
Just 17% of adults approve of how Trump handles the cost of living in the AP-NORC poll.
Iran policy backlash
Only 28% of adults support Trump's handling of the Iran conflict in the AP-NORC poll.
Economic importance for voters
84% of registered voters say the economy is very important for their midterms vote.
Foreign policy concerns
57% of voters consider foreign policy very important for their midterms vote.
Historical Republican trend
The party in power typically loses seats in midterms due to voter frustration.
2002 exception
George W. Bush's Republicans gained seats in 2002 after high approval ratings post-9/11.
2022 midterms outcome
Republicans gained nine House seats but Democrats gained a Senate seat in 2022.
Roe v. Wade impact
The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade may have hurt Republicans in 2022 midterms.
Republican challenges
Democrats outpace Republicans in generic ballot polls with 91% enthusiasm versus 86% for Republicans.
Texas Senate race
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in Texas Senate polls by a small margin.
What to remember
Trump's approval rating falls to 30% in early October, signaling potential Republican losses in midterms.
