# Trump approval hits new low before midterms

> Trump's approval rating drops to 36% as voters disapprove of his economic handling, Iran war and gas prices ahead of midterms.
- Title: Trump approval hits new low before midterms · Seattletimes
- Summary: Trump's approval rating drops to 36% as voters disapprove of his economic handling, Iran war and gas prices ahead of midterms. Trump's approval rating falls…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/trump-approval-hits-new-low-two-weeks-before-midterms-poll-finds
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## Trump approval rating
President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit a new low just a few weeks before the midterm elections.
## Disapproval numbers
36% of likely voters approved of Trump’s performance while 59% disapproved.
## Economic disapproval
Three-quarters of voters rate the economy as fair or poor under Trump’s administration.
## Cost of living blame
69% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, 65% disapprove of Iran war handling.
## Gas prices disapproval
Nearly three-quarters disapprove of Trump’s handling of gas prices above $4 a gallon.
## Democratic momentum
Likely voters prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in congressional districts.
## Republican base support
82% of Republicans still approve of Trump’s job performance and policies.
## Immigration concerns
10% of voters now say immigration is their top issue this fall, up from 6% in September.
## Party trust gap
Democrats now lead Republicans by 15 points on trust to handle cost of living.
## Democrat dissatisfaction
43% of Democrats say they are unsatisfied with their party, compared to 16% of Republicans.
## Key takeaway

Trump's approval rating falls to 36% among likely voters as disapproval of his economic management, Iran war handling, and gas prices rises ahead of midterms.