Trump's approval rating falls to a record low

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Trump's approval rating falls

Democrats gain ground ahead of elections

One reason for declining Republican support is a shift in sentiment among women. According to the poll, 50% of female voters would support Democrats, while 32% would vote for Republicans. Democrats also maintain a lead among men, although the margin is considerably smaller.

The November 3 elections will determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. If Republicans lose their majority in either chamber, it could seriously complicate Trump's efforts to implement his political agenda during the remaining two years of his presidency.

However, nationwide polls cannot accurately predict election results. The distribution of seats in Congress depends on voting in individual states and districts, where Republicans retain certain structural advantages.

Rising gasoline prices hurt Trump's approval rating

One of the main reasons for the president's declining popularity has been the war with Iran. After the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in February, gasoline prices surged, increasing expenses for American households.

According to the poll, 68% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy. Notably, even 37% of Republican supporters are dissatisfied with his economic policies.

Voters also place greater trust in Democrats when it comes to economic issues. Some 40% of respondents believe Democrats are better equipped to address economic problems, compared with 33% who favor Republicans.

Trade wars add pressure to the economy

In addition to the war with Iran, Trump's trade policies have aggravated economic challenges in the U.S. The president imposed higher tariffs on imports from China, the European Union, and other countries in an effort to protect American manufacturers. However, the additional costs fell on importing companies, which passed some of them on to consumers. As a result, prices for certain goods increased, while businesses faced higher costs and greater uncertainty. By September 2026, annual inflation in the U.S. had reached 3.7%, with economists attributing some of the price pressure to trade restrictions.

A separate dispute emerged over Greenland, which Trump sought to acquire from Denmark. In January, he threatened to impose additional 10% tariffs on eight European countries, with plans to raise them to 25%. In response, the European Union considered restrictions on approximately $108 billion worth of U.S. goods. Although Trump later backed away from the new tariffs, the dispute triggered declines in European stocks, weakened the dollar, and strained Washington's relations with its traditional allies.

As a reminder, Trump's representatives are preparing for new talks on Ukraine in Norway.

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