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Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms

Trump’s approval falls to a second-term low as 55% of registered voters say his policies have hurt the economy, NBC News found.

  • The latest NBC News poll revealed 55% of voters believe Donald Trump's policies have hurt the economy, while 56% disapprove of his overall job performance.
  • Midterm election sentiment shows 43% of registered voters say their vote for Congress expresses opposition to Trump, while 27% plan to express support for him.
  • The Republican Party currently trails the Democratic Party on economic trust, 38%-39%, as more than 6 in 10 voters say the Iran war is not worth it.
  • In the battle for Congress, the Democratic Party holds a 5-point lead, 50%-45%, targeting red-leaning Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas.
  • Pollster Jeff Horwitt noted that "the incumbent president's party usually faces rough headwinds during midterm elections," complicating the GOP's efforts to retain control of the House.
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NBC News broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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