Trump approval up from record low, but outlook sours for Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Democrats led Republicans 44% to 37% on the generic congressional ballot as 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump’s $5,000 dividend pledge.
- President Donald Trump's approval rating rose to 35% last week, while a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Democrats leading Republicans 44% to 37% in generic ballot preference following the Republican Party's midterm convention.
- Trump's Republicans have lost their longtime edge on economic policy to Democrats, as voters favor the opposition 38% to 37%, a shift driven by Middle East war disruptions that pushed fuel prices near record highs.
- The survey revealed that 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's convention promise to provide a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress, including four in 10 Republicans and nine in 10 Democrats.
- Public sentiment on Trump's construction projects remains deeply polarized, with 91% of Democrats opposing the plans while two-thirds of Americans consider the initiatives a low priority.
- While national polling suggests shifting Democratic momentum, the actual outcome for the U.S. Congress remains uncertain due to state-by-state contests where Republicans hold structural advantages that could complicate Trump's agenda.
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NYT: Democrats +9 In New Generic Congressional Poll
The New York Times reports: With fewer than 50 days until the midterms, Democrats have developed a clear advantage over Republicans as the president has lost the public’s trust on the economy, according to a new national poll from The New York Times and Siena University. President Trump’s lingering unpopularity and intense frustration over his … The post NYT: Democrats +9 In New Generic Congressional Poll appeared first on Joe.My.God..
In a recent poll, US President Trump returns to slightly improved approval values. However, it does not look good for his party - the gap between Republicans and Democrats has never been as wide as ever since the beginning of 2025.
Asking which party they would vote for if Congress were to be held today, 44 per cent of respondents chose Democrats and 37 per cent were Republicans.
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen from a record low, but his Republican party's election prospects are deteriorating.
At the end of August, Trump's approval rate reached the lowest level of his political career. Now, according to a new poll, it has recovered slightly from the record low.
Trump no longer at record low in approval rating, but Republicans losing grasp on Congress
The poll showed 63% of Americans disapproved of Trump's offer made in his convention speech that he would ensure all Americans get a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of Congress.
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