Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
Trump Approval Rating Stands at 32%, Poll Shows
By Al Jazeera Staff | Published Nov. 2, 2026
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains low, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey indicates that only 32 percent of participants approve of his performance, a slight increase of 1 percentage point from two weeks ago.
The Republican Party’s popularity is also facing challenges. When asked about their voting preferences, 46 percent of respondents favored a generic Democratic candidate, while 38 percent supported a Republican candidate.
Although Trump is not on the ballot, he has urged his supporters to approach their votes as if they were endorsing him directly. He has warned that if the Republicans lose control of Congress, Democrats may attempt to impeach him for a third time.
Polls suggest Trump’s approval rating has declined steadily, particularly since the onset of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on February 28. This war has led to rising petrol and diesel prices, exacerbating concerns about inflation and economic stability among US consumers.
In anticipation of the November 3 midterms, Trump has been engaged in an extensive campaign to bolster support for Republican candidates seeking to maintain their control over the House of Representatives and the Senate.
He concluded his campaign efforts on Monday with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The president has focused on renovation projects in the capital, including this site, which has faced significant delays and costs that exceeded original estimates. At the rally, Trump remarked, “It was a work of art that never worked, but now it will work.” He also discussed plans for a proposed “Triumphal Arch,” which is currently facing legal challenges.
While campaigning, Trump recognized the historical trend of sitting presidents often losing midterm elections. “For some reason, the sitting president doesn’t win the midterms,” he noted. “But we gave this a very strong shot.”
