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NYT-Siena Poll Shows Trump Approval at Record Low Before Midterms

  • On Wednesday, a New York Times/Siena University poll found President Donald Trump's approval rating hit a record low of 36%, with 59% of likely voters disapproving of his job performance.
  • Widespread dissatisfaction stems from economic struggles and foreign policy, as 69% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the cost of living and 65% criticize his management of the war in Iran.
  • Likely voters now prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in congressional races, a shift reflecting greater trust in Democrats to keep campaign promises compared to two years ago.
  • While 82% of Republicans still approve of Trump's performance, his core coalition of white voters without college degrees is evenly split, with 48% approving and 46% disapproving.
  • The survey highlights lingering voter discontent with Democrats, with only 28% satisfied with the party, while both parties face tight Senate races ahead of the midterms.
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