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Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election, Reuters Ipsos poll finds
The poll found Republicans trailing on the generic congressional ballot, while 73% of voters said living costs are heading in the wrong direction.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 32%, while registered voters favor Democrats over Republicans 47% to 36% on a "generic ballot" ahead of the November 3 elections.
Following military strikes on Iran in February, inflation has surged, with 73% of voters reporting their cost of living is heading in the wrong direction.
Democratic voters show stronger enthusiasm, with 46% expressing high interest in the midterms versus 30% of Republicans; likely voters favor Democrats 53% to 44%.
Republicans are fighting to retain majorities in the House and Senate, as losing control of either chamber could complicate Trump's legislative agenda in his final two years.
While national surveys suggest Democratic momentum, district-by-district contests do not reflect these trends; Republicans hold structural advantages in specific races that will determine congressional control.
US President Donald Trump's public approval level rose slightly, to 32%, with a percentage point higher than last week's minimum record before the midterm elections for the US Congress,