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Trump Approval Hits Record Low 31% Ahead of Midterms, Poll Shows
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 31% as Americans worry about high gas prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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- 01President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 31% ahead of the November 3 midterms.
- 02Democrats hold a 12-point lead in a generic ballot poll, the widest advantage of the current election cycle.
- 03High gasoline prices and concerns over the economy are contributing to the drop in Trump's approval.
- 04A majority of Americans, 68%, disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
- 05The poll showed 50% of female voters would vote Democratic, compared to 32% for Republican candidates.
- 06The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,679 US adults and has a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found Democrats hold a 12-point lead on the generic ballot, their widest advantage this cycle, potentially impacting control of the House and Senate. Trump's popularity has declined since military strikes on Iran, and a majority disapprove of his economic handling. The poll surveyed 1,679 US adults.
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