Trump's approval rating falls to record low before midterms
A new survey puts the president's approval at 31 percent, two weeks before the November midterm elections. Disapproval of his handling of the economy stands at 68 percent.
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What happened
A new poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached a record low. Two weeks before the November midterm elections, the survey puts his approval at 31 percent. Analysts note that sitting presidents often see approval dip before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.
Why it matters
Republicans could lose control of the House and Senate to Democrats in the November midterm elections.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 6:30 PM ET: A new poll putting Trump's approval rating at a record low was discussed on PBS as Trump escalated his feud with Ukraine.
- Oct 20, 2:36 AM ET: Polling showed 68 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, including 37 percent of Republicans.
- Oct 20, 7:43 AM ET: A survey released Monday reported Trump's approval had reached 31 percent, with two weeks left until the midterms.
Coverage
- Trump approval at record low 31 percent ahead of midterms: Survey (The Hill)
- Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms (Al Jazeera)
- Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges to Historic Low Ahead of Midterm Elections (politicstoday.org)
- Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Trump's approval rating hitting a record low (PBS)
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