Trump polling continues to reach new lows just two weeks ahead of midterms

Voter discontent with President Donald Trump has deepened as the midterm elections approach in two weeks. A New York Times/Siena University poll found his approval at 36 percent, the poll's lowest ever, against 59 percent who disapprove. Democrats (94 percent) and independents (67 percent) mostly disapprove, while 80 percent of Republicans back him. Separately, Reuters/Ipsos measured only 31 percent viewing his performance favorably, a figure below anything seen in either of his terms, according to The Independent.

CNN's chief data analyst, Harry Enten, called the numbers a pattern rather than a fluke. Voters have been unhappy for months about living costs and the Iran war, now in its seventh month with no end visible. Multiple polls indicate Republicans could lose their House and Senate majorities, and Trump has conceded that presidents' parties usually fare poorly in midterms.

Still, Trump has projected confidence, telling a Kansas crowd on Monday that Republican turnout would produce wins. He has alleged, with no evidence offered, that Democrats plan to cheat, and he has pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen should his party hold Congress. An Ipsos survey released this week also found most Americans doubt he would accept the results if Republicans lose ground.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Independent’s reporting. Read the full story at The Independent →