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President Donald Trump's approval rating rose to 32% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, up from a record low of 31% last week, as the nation prepares for the November 3 midterm elections. The poll, conducted over a five-day period, also revealed that registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans in a generic ballot question by 47% to 36%.

The gap narrowed slightly from October, with Democrats now leading by 11 percentage points. When considering undecided voters, Democrats appeared to have a 9-point lead, 50% to 41%. Trump's approval is crucial for his agenda in the remaining two years of his presidency, as Republicans would need to retain control of Congress. The poll highlighted that inflation, which has increased significantly since Trump ordered military strikes on Iran in February, is a major concern for voters, with 73% saying their cost of living is heading in the wrong direction.

Democrats and Republicans differed in their views on handling the economy, with 37% of voters believing Democrats have a better approach, compared to 33% who preferred Republicans. Democrats expressed higher enthusiasm for the midterms, with 46% reporting they were very excited to vote, compared to 30% of Republicans.