Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating plummeted to an all-time low of 31% as Americans grappled with escalating gas prices and prepared to potentially hold his Republican Party accountable in the upcoming November 3 congressional elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The poll, conducted over four days, indicated a one-point drop in Trump's support from two weeks prior and marked the lowest approval figure during either of his presidential terms.

In a "generic ballot" question, 47% of registered voters expressed their preference for Democratic candidates, while 35% favored Republicans. This 12-point margin in favor of Democrats represented the largest advantage over the current election cycle and may provide Democrats with a stronger position in their bid to take control of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate.

For Republicans, the loss of either chamber could prove challenging for President Trump as he seeks to advance his agenda during the final two years of his term. Generic ballot polls offer a comprehensive snapshot of which political party garners the most support among national poll respondents.