Trump Approval Inches Up To 32 Percent Ahead Of Midterms

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President Trump's public approval ticked up to 32 percent in a new poll just days before the midterms.

President Donald Trump reached a 32 percent approval rating in a new Reuters/Ipsos survey, marking a one-point bump from a record low. The slight recovery comes as the United States approaches the November 3 congressional midterm elections. Meanwhile, registered voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 points in the same polling data.

The numbersThirty-two percent of adults surveyed approved of the president's performance, while 66 percent expressed disapproval.
Election stakesControl of both chambers of Congress is at stake in the upcoming November 3 legislative contests.

Why it matters

Public approval ratings for sitting presidents often serve as a referendum on their administration and can influence voter turnout and party momentum during midterm elections. The balance of power in both the House of Representatives and the Senate hangs in the balance as voters head to the polls.

Timeline2

Oct 26A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that President Trump's public approval rating increased to 32 percent.
Oct 27Surveys ahead of the November 3 midterms showed registered voters prefer Democrats over Republicans.

By the numbers4

32%public approval rating

66%disagreed with job performance

47%voters favouring Democrats

36%voters favouring Republicans

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What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll placed President Trump's approval rating at 32 percent, representing a one-point increase from a record low, while Democrats maintain a lead over Republicans among registered voters.

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