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Trump’s low approval worries GOP ahead of midterms

9/7/2026

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  • U.S. Republicans fear a midterm wipeout because President Donald Trump's low approval hurts their chances.
  • Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) said Trump's numbers are a “ball and chain” for swing voters.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn, angering Senate Republicans.
  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 35% of Republicans strongly approve Trump, with his net approval at 33%.