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Trump's Approval Plummets Ahead of 2026 Midterms

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces net negative approval, with 36% in a Gallup poll, down from 41% last month.
Trump has 50% approval in Florida, slightly down from earlier.
An Economist/YouGov poll shows 38% approval and 57% disapproval, marking seven consecutive weeks of low net approval.
The trends raise concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections because Trump's ratings are historically low for presidents at similar points.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces net negative approval, with 36% in a Gallup poll, down from 41% last month.
Trump has 50% approval in Florida, slightly down from earlier.
An Economist/YouGov poll shows 38% approval and 57% disapproval, marking seven consecutive weeks of low net approval.
The trends raise concerns for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections because Trump's ratings are historically low for presidents at similar points.