{
  "id": 12240883,
  "title": "Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/trump-approval-ratings-plummet-to-new-low-polls-show",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:15:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/05/donald-trump-approval-ratings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to an all-time low, according to recent polls. A Reuters/Ipsos survey revealed that Trump's approval rating stands at a disheartening 32%, a figure that has dropped even further among independent voters and Latinos, who had previously supported him in the 2024 election. This decline in support could present a significant challenge for the Republican Party as they face crucial midterm elections in the coming month.\n\nAs Trump prepared to board a flight to Nebraska, he dismissed concerns about his approval ratings by claiming, \"I'm doing great.\" However, this assertion was contradicted by a separate NBC News/Telemundo poll, which indicated that a majority of Latino voters—59%—would prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, double the support they showed for the party two years ago. In this poll, just 24% of Hispanic Americans expressed approval of Trump's performance.\n\nDespite the growing discontent, Trump has been actively campaigning across the country on behalf of Republican candidates, even as conservative states begin to show signs of waning support. Some Republicans have also started to distance themselves from the president over issues like immigration, as they strive to retain local support. As Americans grow increasingly dissatisfied with the economy, the ongoing conflict with Iran, and other pressing issues they attribute to the administration, the repercussions of this negative sentiment could reverberate across the nation.",
  "summary": "President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 voters Donald Trump’s approval ratings reached a record low on Monday, according to new opinion polls. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at a record-low 32%. That polling included the president losing support among independent voters and Latinos, who had backed him in…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/exclusive-in-2010-letter-trump-pleaded-with-macau-leader-to-correct",
        "published": "2026-10-05T23:40:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}