{
  "id": 8004272,
  "title": "Donald Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low 7 Weeks Before Midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/donald-trumps-approval-rating-hits-new-low-7-weeks-before-midterms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-low-before-midterms-12453821"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to a record low of 37 percent, just seven weeks before the upcoming midterms. This decline in public support could negatively impact Republican candidates who will be competing for control of Congress, as voters are preoccupied with concerns over inflation, gasoline prices, and the ongoing war with Iran.\n\nTrump's approval ratings have steadily declined since the beginning of his second term, with strong approval at 29 percent and strong disapproval at 47 percent. Economic anxiety appears to be a major factor in this decline, with Trump's handling of inflation, gasoline prices, and the economy receiving low ratings. Only 19 percent of Americans approve of his efforts on inflation, 20 percent approve of his handling of gasoline prices, and 28 percent approve of his performance on the economy.\n\nSimilarly, Trump's handling of the Iran war has also been met with disapproval, with only 26 percent of Americans approving of his efforts, down from 32 percent in April. Just 13 percent believe the United States has achieved its goals in the conflict, and 21 percent consider the war worth its cost.\n\nDespite the drop in approval ratings, Republicans still have an edge on several key issues, including national defense, crime, immigration, and border security. While a poor presidential rating does not guarantee a victory for Democrats, the dissatisfaction with Trump's performance could certainly trickle down to other races.\n\nAccording to recent polling, Democrats are leading Republicans by a narrow margin among likely voters (54 percent to 41 percent), with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.3 points. Among registered voters, the gap is even smaller (50 percent to 42 percent), with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 points. Additionally, 77 percent of registered Democrats say they are certain to vote, compared to 69 percent of Republicans. Furthermore, Democrats hold a 47 percent to 32 percent advantage in self-described enthusiasm, suggesting they have more motivated voters heading into the election.",
  "summary": "The president's standing hits a new floor as inflation concerns and Democratic momentum complicate the GOP’s midterm outlook.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}