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Trump Approval Rating Decline Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Trump's approval rating has hit a record-low 31 percent ahead of the midterms per a Reuters/Ipsos poll, while a separate Asharq/Ipsos poll found Middle East policy stances are an important voting factor for a majority of Americans.
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President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 31 percent as the midterm elections approach, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which also found stronger support for Democrats, particularly among women (Arab News, October 19, 2026). Separately, a Asharq/Ipsos poll found that Middle East policy could play a significant role in voters' midterm decisions, with 57 percent of American adults saying a candidate's stance on US military involvement in the region is important to their vote (Arab News, October 19, 2026).
These polling trends are strategically important for understanding the political environment ahead of the midterms, including how foreign policy issues (Middle East conflicts, Ukraine) and domestic unrest (e.g., France-related immigration rhetoric) may factor into voter sentiment and the balance of power in Congress.