Weeks before midterms, Trump can't name voters' No. 1 issue
Trump was asked about the top issue for midterm voters. "I don’t know exactly," he said, before highlighting the US economy.
Four alarming numbers from a new Reuters/Ipsos poll paint a bleak picture for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party as the US midterm elections loom less than a month away. Trump's overall approval rating stands at a record low of 32%, unchanged from September's survey, which recorded the lowest approval rating of his political career.
The poll, conducted during a crucial period for Republicans, reveals that 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump's job performance, the lowest level recorded during either of his presidential terms. This marks a significant reversal from 2024, when Trump won nearly half of the Hispanic vote. Democrats now lead among Hispanic voters, with 52% of Hispanic registered voters planning to back Democratic candidates, compared with just 26% who plan to vote Republican.
The poll also shows that 86% of Americans oppose taxpayer-funded election-related television ads featuring Trump, a stance shared by 80% of Republicans. With inflation and the cost of living weighing heavily on voters and Democrats holding a significant advantage among Hispanic voters, the poll delivers several warning signs for Republicans heading into the November midterms.
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