Most voters want change as Trump's approval sinks
An AP-NORC poll finds a strong majority believe the president is falling short and want major change ahead of the midterms. Approval among registered voters is reported at 36%.
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What happened
A new AP-NORC poll found that a strong majority of voters think President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad. Voters overwhelmingly want major change in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's approval among registered voters was reported at 36%, his lowest in Fox polling across either term.
Why it matters
The poll raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment. Economy and cost of living are top concerns in both parties.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 6:27 PM ET: AP-NORC poll finds a strong majority of voters believe Trump is falling short and want major change in the midterms.
- Oct 15, 11:11 PM ET: Trump's approval among registered voters is reported at 36%, with the economy and cost of living topping concerns in both parties.
- Oct 16, 2:48 PM ET: Trump's approval rating is reported at 36%, his lowest in Fox polling across either term, raising questions for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Coverage
- Donald Trump Approval Rating today: What Latest Poll Means for 2026 Midterm Elections (northjersey.com)
- Trump approval rating hits new low. What does it mean for 2026 midterms? (northjersey.com)
- 2026 Midterms: 8 in 10 Voters Want Change in Washington (eewmagazineonline.com)
- Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change, AP-NORC poll finds (PBS)
- Most in new poll want major change in midterms (The Hill)
- Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington, an AP-NORC poll finds (AP)
- Most voters want change as midterms approach and Trump struggles on the economy and foreign policy: AP-NORC poll (AP)
- Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change - AP-NORC (apnorc.org)
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