Trump approval falls to record low of 31% in Reuters/Ipsos poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump’s approval at 31%, the lowest in his career, while Democrats lead Republicans in a generic ballot.
Key facts
- Trump’s approval rating is 31%, a record low in his career, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- The same poll found Democrats led Republicans by 12 points in a generic ballot question.
- 68% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, including 37% of self‑identified Republicans.
- 47% of registered voters chose Democrats, 35% chose Republicans in the generic ballot.
- The poll surveyed 1,679 adults and 1,279 registered voters, with a margin of error of 2% overall and 3% for registered voters.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday reported President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 31 percent, the lowest level in his political career. The poll also recorded a 33 percent approval in a separate Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos survey.
In a generic ballot (a question about which party voters would choose if no specific candidates were named) question, 47 percent of registered voters selected Democrats and 35 percent selected Republicans, giving Democrats a 12‑point advantage. The 12‑point lead is the widest over the current election cycle.
The poll found that 68 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and 37 percent of self‑identified Republicans also disapprove. Women voters were split, with 50 percent choosing Democrats and 32 percent choosing Republicans.
High gasoline prices after the February 28 US‑Israel war on Iran have driven economic concerns, and the poll noted that 7 out of 10 respondents said petrol or gasoline was becoming unaffordable. The midterm elections on November 3 could determine control of the House and Senate.
Context
The poll was conducted online and closed on Monday, reflecting public sentiment ahead of the November 3 congressional elections. High gasoline prices linked to the US‑Israel war on Iran have been cited as a factor in the decline in approval and economic disapproval. The generic ballot results suggest a potential shift in congressional control toward Democrats.
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