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Trump Approval Falls to 32% in Reuters/Ipsos Poll

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released September 21, 2026.
The same poll showed 73% Republican support and projected Democrats ahead 43% to 35% in the midterms.
Only 17% approved of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, which voters said would decide their November vote.
34% approved of U.S. strikes on Iran while 66% disapproved, reflecting fuel-price concerns.

History

Historical Context

In November 1992, President George H. W. Bush lost to Bill Clinton, ending 12 years of Republican control. Voters rejected Bush’s broken “no new taxes” pledge amid a weak economy, while independent Ross Perot captured 18.9% of the vote. The realignment that shifted the Northeast Democratic shows how economic distress can unseat incumbents, a pattern echoed in approval polls for Donald Trump ahead of 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released September 21, 2026.
The same poll showed 73% Republican support and projected Democrats ahead 43% to 35% in the midterms.
Only 17% approved of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, which voters said would decide their November vote.
34% approved of U.S. strikes on Iran while 66% disapproved, reflecting fuel-price concerns.

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