Trump approval sinks to 36% two weeks before midterms
Briefing by News4U · First published
NY Times/Siena poll shows 59% disapprove of Trump’s job performance, with economy and Iran war cited as top concerns.
The Guardian reports that Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 36% in a New York Times/Siena College poll of about 3,494 likely voters, the lowest figure recorded by that pollster. [1]
Fifty-nine percent disapprove of his overall performance; 64% disapprove of his handling of the economy, 69% of the cost of living and 73% of gas prices. Sixty-five percent disapprove of his handling of the Iran war, which has lasted nearly eight months. [1]
The survey also found 52% of respondents plan to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming midterm elections. [1]
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- Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
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