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Trump's Low Approval Ratings Threaten GOP Midterm Strategy

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump posts a low approval rating, averaging 39–42 percent as of late November 2025.
Polls show regional divides, with higher approval in Wyoming and Idaho and disapproval in Hawaii and Michigan.
Trump's net disapproval is 56 percent, signaling challenges in swing states for the 2026 midterms.
Experts warn the ratings could hinder Republican candidates and shape party strategies, per historical trends.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posts a low approval rating, averaging 39–42 percent as of late November 2025.
Polls show regional divides, with higher approval in Wyoming and Idaho and disapproval in Hawaii and Michigan.
Trump's net disapproval is 56 percent, signaling challenges in swing states for the 2026 midterms.
Experts warn the ratings could hinder Republican candidates and shape party strategies, per historical trends.