New poll says Trump's approval at record-low

President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a record low, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, completed on Monday, found that 32% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, a figure that has remained unchanged since September. During the same period last year, Trump's rating had reached its lowest point in his political career.

Hispanic voters have played a significant role in Trump's political success, having helped him secure nearly half of their votes in the 2024 presidential election, compared to roughly one-third in 2020. However, Trump's approval among Hispanic Americans has recently declined sharply. Just 24% of Hispanic voters currently approve of his performance, the lowest share of any time during his two presidential terms.

The poll also revealed that many independents remain undecided about their voting intentions in the upcoming November 3 election. Among registered voters, Democrats lead Republicans by a 44% to 37% margin, while 28% of independent voters are still undecided. Among Hispanic voters, 52% plan to back the Democrats, a significant increase from earlier in the year and the largest Democratic advantage since Trump took office.

The cost of living, particularly high inflation driven by the war with Iran, is the top issue on Americans' minds as they decide how to vote. Republicans have seen their advantage among older voters erode in recent months. Currently, voters aged 50 or older prefer the Republican Party by just 2 percentage points (44% to 42%), compared to an 8-point Republican lead in December.

This demographic is crucial for midterm elections, where they have historically constituted a large portion of the electorate. Among voters under the age of 50, Democrats enjoy an 18-point lead. The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 4,506 US adults with a margin of error of approximately two percentage points.