Trump Approval Rating Falls to Record Low

Posted on October 22, 2026 by State of the Nation

Summary

  • Democrats lead Republicans 47% to 35% on congressional generic ballot, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
  • Women favor Democrats 50% to 32% over Republicans, widening party’s congressional advantage
  • Some 68% disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy, including 37% of ​self-identified Republicans

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – President Donald ‌Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline prices and appeared ready to punish his Republican Party in the November 3 congressional elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday.

Some 31% of Americans approve of Trump’s ​performance in office, down a percentage point from two weeks earlier and the lowest level in ​either of his presidential terms, the four-day poll showed.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-approval-falls-record-low-31-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2026-10-19/

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