Trump concedes weak economic messaging as approval slips ahead of US midterms

Donald Trump conceded poor economic-messaging performance as his approval ratings fall and consumer confidence hits a 12-year low ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.

• Trump said his performance was "very bad" in explaining his economic record, speaking at a White House Hispanic Heritage Month event.
• Trump begins a 32-day campaign blitz ahead of the midterms, with stops scheduled in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Ohio.
• The Conference Board reported US consumer confidence fell in September to its lowest level in nearly 12 and a half years.
• A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted September 17–20 found 66% of voters dissatisfied with Trump's performance, against 32% satisfied.