Trump’s net approval is near record low, with Democrats favoured to gain control of Congress at midterms
The US president’s approval rating is well below other past presidents at this point in their terms.
Donald Trump's net approval has reached a near-record low of -20.4, marking a significant drop since the resumption of the Iran war. Democrats are favored to gain control of both chambers of Congress during the November 3 midterm elections, with a 6.7-point lead in the generic ballot. Despite the stock market's continued growth, a weak jobs report last Friday contributed to Trump's declining ratings.
Analyst Nate Silver's aggregate of US national polls shows Trump with a net approval of -20.4, slightly above a record low of -20.6 in July. Democrats lead the generic ballot by 48.4–41.8, giving them an 8.1-point advantage according to Silver's forecast model. While Democrats are slightly favored to win the Senate, they face risks due to potential overperformance by Republicans and a weak economy. Weak jobs data and personal income reports highlight ongoing economic challenges for the country.
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