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Trump Approval Drops to 32% as Hispanics Swing Democrats

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 2:13 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 Oct. 5, 2026.
Hispanic voters now prefer Democratic congressional candidates by a 24-point margin, according to the same poll.
The poll showed 44% of registered voters favor Democratic congressional candidates versus 37% for Republicans.
Only 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, the lowest in either term.

History

Historical Context

In the 2008 U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama secured 53% of the Hispanic vote, a decisive shift that helped him win the White House. The Obama campaign, aided by the Democratic National Committee, reported a 12-point increase in Hispanic support compared with George W. Bush’s 2004 tally. Similarly, the 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Donald Trump’s approval at 32% and Hispanic voters preferring Democratic congressional candidates by a 24-point margin. This enduring Latino swing forces the Republican Party to redesign outreach strategies, while Democrats aim to consolidate gains before the 2028 midterm contests.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Oct. 5, 2026.
Hispanic voters now prefer Democratic congressional candidates by a 24-point margin, according to the same poll.
The poll showed 44% of registered voters favor Democratic congressional candidates versus 37% for Republicans.
Only 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, the lowest in either term.

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