Trump Approval Falls to Record-Low 34% Before Midterm as Democrats Stay Even Less Popular
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Trump Approval Falls to Record-Low 34% Before Midterm as Democrats Stay Even Less Popular
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Summary
A New York Times/Siena University poll put Trump’s approval at 34%, the lowest recorded for any president heading into a midterm election in the modern polling era.
That mark sits below George W. Bush’s 2006 standing, Trump’s own 2018 rating and Barack Obama’s 2010 level before all three presidents’ parties suffered major midterm losses.
Democrats gained ground in the survey with men, young voters and Hispanic voters — groups that helped power Trump’s 2024 victory.
The poll also carried a warning for Democrats: the party remains deeply unpopular, with the survey suggesting voters view it even less favorably than Trump.