Top takeaways from the US midterm elections

In the recent US midterm elections, voters expressed strong dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and his policies, significantly impacting the outcome. Exit polls by SSRS showed an "overwhelmingly sour mood" among the electorate, with many feeling worse off than when Trump entered the White House in 2025. A majority of voters linked the cost of living to their vote, indicating a rejection of Trump and the Republican Party.

President Trump's promises to address high inflation quickly were met with skepticism, as a majority of voters believed his policies, including the Iran war and tariffs on foreign goods, had worsened their economic situation. Two-thirds of respondents blamed Trump for the rising prices, while three-quarters expressed anger or dissatisfaction with the country's direction, signaling a yearning for change.

Concerns over government corruption further fueled discontent, with seven in ten voters supporting increased checks and balances on the president. Disapproval of Trump's job performance reached one of the highest unfavorable rates in modern times, with 62% dissatisfied. Despite Trump's midterm campaign blitz supporting Republican candidates, his standing among voters appeared to have worsened significantly.