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President Trump's Midterm Challenges Intensify Amid Worsened Economic Conditions, CNN Poll Reveals

President Trump's Midterm Challenges Intensify Amid Worsened Economic Conditions, CNN Poll Reveals

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS indicates that President Trump's midterm challenges are deepening due to his record unpopularity and a significantly worsened economic backdrop. His job approval rating has fallen to one-third of Americans, a numeric low for his presidency. Only 27% approve of President Trump's handling of the economy, a 22-point drop from 2018, and only 28% describe economic conditions as good, a 41-point decrease. The economy is a paramount concern for voters, with 68% deeming it 'extremely important' to their vote. Two-thirds of Americans believe President Trump has worsened economic conditions, and majorities report negative financial impacts from the war in Iran and new tariffs. Democrats currently hold an 8-point lead over Republicans in the generic congressional ballot, with 49% supporting a Democratic candidate compared to 41% for a Republican. Voters also express significant uncertainty about their personal finances, with 57% feeling uncertain and nearly half stressed about their f...

CNN Analyst Harry Enten Highlights President Trump's 'Deep Depths' in Polling with Pure Independents

CNN Analyst Harry Enten Highlights President Trump's 'Deep Depths' in Polling with Pure Independents

CNN's chief data analyst, Harry Enten, has identified a 'stunning' and 'seismic' shift in President Trump's approval ratings among 'pure independents'—voters who do not lean towards either the Democratic or Republican parties. According to Enten, who averages multiple polls, President Trump's net approval rating with this crucial demographic has plummeted to -71 points, representing an 86-point shift away from him since 2024. In 2024, President Trump had a +15-point margin over Kamala Harris among pure independents. Enten emphasized that such low numbers are rarely seen and that 'as pure independents go, usually so goes the nation.' This decline is also evident in President Trump's handling of the economy, where his net approval rating has dropped to -77 points, a stark contrast to the +22-point margin of trust he held over Harris on the economy in 2024. Enten attributed this significant drop, particularly concerning gas prices, to President Trump's 'unpopular war of choice in Iran,' noting that 92% of pur...

Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Another analysis and polling average adds to the list of predictions that Democrats can win control of at least one chamber of Congress in midterms.

Democrats Lead Midterm Polls as Independents Shift Against President Trump

Democrats Lead Midterm Polls as Independents Shift Against President Trump

A recent poll conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist indicates that Democratic congressional candidates hold a significant lead over Republicans for the upcoming midterm elections. The poll shows 53% of registered voters would choose Democratic candidates, compared to 41% for Republicans. Notably, independent voters are favoring Democrats by a 25-point margin. This shift is largely attributed to President Trump's efforts to frame the midterms as a referendum on his presidency, which appears to be backfiring. Approximately 7 in 10 voters acknowledge President Trump as a factor in their congressional vote, with 45% of registered voters and 54% of independents stating their vote is primarily to oppose him. President Trump's approval rating stands at 39% approving and 59% disapproving, with 53% strongly disapproving, marking the highest level of strong disapproval recorded by Marist during his terms in office.

New poll shows Democrats with big lead over GOP on generic ballot

New poll shows Democrats with big lead over GOP on generic ballot

A new Emerson College poll has Democrats with a sizeable lead over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot two months from midterm elections.

Media ban, flying furries: GOP's midterm messaging is a mess | Opinion

Media ban, flying furries: GOP's midterm messaging is a mess | Opinion

The Republican Party's midterm messaging is a mess, as candidates focus on everything except what voters care about – and they're taking notice.

Senate Republicans signal support for Iran war despite midterm angst

Senate Republicans signal support for Iran war despite midterm angst

The Senate's narrow avoidance of a largely symbolic resolution underscored just how central backlash to the war has become in the midterms.

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office

President Trump's Approval Rating Reaches Career Low of 32% Amid Public Dissatisfaction

President Trump's Approval Rating Reaches Career Low of 32% Amid Public Dissatisfaction

President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, marking the lowest point of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on September 21, 2026. This figure represents a 3 percentage point drop from the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll. The previous low for President Trump was 33%, recorded in December 2017 and again for three consecutive weeks in August. The poll, conducted over four days and completed on September 20, surveyed 1,277 U.S. adults with a margin of error of 3 percentage points. Dissatisfaction with the cost of living and the ongoing war in Iran were identified as key factors contributing to this decline, with only 17% of respondents approving of President Trump's handling of the cost of living. His approval rating among Republicans also saw a decrease, falling to 73% from 82% the previous week.

Takeaways: What a new AP-KFF survey reveals about rural American voters

Takeaways: What a new AP-KFF survey reveals about rural American voters

A new survey points to economic frustration among a key group that has largely backed Donald Trump and other Republicans in recent elections

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Trump approval rating hits career low of 32 percent

Trump approval rating hits career low of 32 percent

President Trump's approval rating hit a career low of 32 percent amid concerns over the cost of living and the war in Iran.

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met shortly after he threatened annihilation in UN speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met shortly after he threatened annihilation in UN speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war