Rising share of Republicans see Trump gaining wealth from office
A new poll shows President Donald Trump's approval has hit a record low, with Democrats ahead of Republicans in House vote preference. Half or more of Americans say every household purchase category is unaffordable.
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What happened
A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found about a third of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents think Trump is gaining personally from his position, up from roughly a fifth a year ago. Separately, an RNC official said the president's rallies this month target Republican voters as his approval sits near record lows. A new survey then put his approval at a record low, just over two weeks before voters decide control of Congress.
Why it matters
The shifts in opinion come just over two weeks before voters decide which party will control Congress next year.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 5:00 AM ET: A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found a rise in Republicans who believe Trump is enriching himself.
- Oct 18, 8:23 PM ET: An RNC official said the president's rallies this month aim to get Republican voters to the polls as his approval sits near record lows.
- Oct 19, 9:12 AM ET: A new survey showed Trump's approval rating hit a record low.
Coverage
- Trump approval hits record low in new survey (The Hill)
- Democrats lead across polls as Trump’s approval rating dips (CNN)
- Poll finds jump in Republicans who say Trump is enriching himself (The Washington Post)
- Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll (ABC News)
- Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge (The Washington Post)
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