Trump hit by devastating new poll as two-thirds of Americans reject his presidency

WorldPolitics
19 Oct 2026 • 9:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump hit by devastating new poll as two-thirds of Americans reject his presidency

  • A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 33 percent, with 66 percent of respondents disapproving of his job performance.
  • Fifty-nine percent of surveyed voters favor Democratic control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections to check President Trump.
  • For the first time in more than a decade, respondents trust Democrats more than Republicans to manage the economy, by 37 percent to 28 percent.
  • Public dissatisfaction over trade tariffs, the cost of living, and the war in Iran contributed to 72 percent of respondents stating the country is heading in the wrong direction.
  • Despite low approval for the Republican administration, voters also view the Democratic Party unfavorably, with 57 percent doing so.

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