# Trump approval drops to 31% as midterms approach

> Trump's approval rating hits record low of 31% ahead of US midterms.
- Title: Trump approval drops to 31% as midterms approach | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's approval rating hits record low of 31% ahead of US midterms. Trump's approval rating fell to 31% in a poll as Americans worry about high petrol…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/trump-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:51:01+00:00
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- Topics: trump, us politics, midterms, approval rating, republicans, democrats, petrol prices, congressional elections, news, world
## Trump approval rating
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 31% in a poll, the lowest in his presidential terms.
## Generic ballot results
47% of registered voters said they would vote for Democrats in a generic ballot, compared to 35% for Republicans.
## Women's voting preference
50% of female voters said they would vote Democratic, compared with 32% eyeing Republican candidates.
## Economic approval
68% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, including 37% of self-identified Republicans.
## Key takeaway

Trump's approval rating fell to 31% in a poll as Americans worry about high petrol prices and prepare to vote against Republicans in November.