Politics
New poll shows Trump approval at record-low 33% as Democrats lead House race
October 18, 2026 at 04:56 PM
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows Trump's approval at a record-low 33% as Democrats lead the House race ahead of the November 3 midterms.
- The poll recorded Trump's approval at 33%, the lowest of his presidency, with 66% disapproving of his performance.
- Democrats led Republicans by 8 points among likely voters (52% vs 44%) and by 8 points among registered voters in the House contest.
- Seventy-two percent of Americans said the country is heading in the wrong direction, up five points since April.
- Trump's approval on the economy fell to 28%, down from 41% in February, and 48% said their finances worsened since January 2025.