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Trump Approval Hits 36% Post-Iran Talks, Independents Lean Democrat

6/16/2026

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President Donald Trump's overall approval rose to 36% after optimism from recent U.S.–Iran peace talks eased cost-of-living concerns.
Approval of Trump's handling of the cost of living rose to 24% from 22% a week earlier, while disapproval fell to 69% from 73% in May.
Independent voters favored Democratic congressional candidates by 13 points, 35% to 22%, suggesting challenges for Republicans in the November 3 midterms.

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President Donald Trump's overall approval rose to 36% after optimism from recent U.S.–Iran peace talks eased cost-of-living concerns.
Approval of Trump's handling of the cost of living rose to 24% from 22% a week earlier, while disapproval fell to 69% from 73% in May.
Independent voters favored Democratic congressional candidates by 13 points, 35% to 22%, suggesting challenges for Republicans in the November 3 midterms.