Trump's approval falls to 36% as Republicans face midterm rout
Trump's approval has fallen to 36%. This hurts Republican chances in the midterm elections.
Trump's popularity has fallen sharply after getting his way on almost every major decision. Trump's Iran war remains unresolved.
Fuel prices have soared. Trump has taken unprecedented wealth for himself and his family and filled Washington with personal projects.
The cost of living keeps rising across the US. Many of Trump's former supporters have left him.
Democrats are now doing well in the polls. Republicans have used aggressive gerrymandering and record spending to stay competitive.
But Democrats have made Trump the fourth-biggest reason voters are leaving the Republicans, after healthcare, taxes, and special-interest ties. Trump has asked voters to see the midterm election as a vote on his leadership.
If Democrats win control of either chamber on November 3, Trump's role in the defeat will be seen as central.
- 36 percent
- Trump's approval rating
- November 3
- Midterm election date
- Dallas, Texas
- Republican convention location
- fourth-biggest
- Trump as voting factor
Why it mattersThe midterm result will shape US policy and global stability for two years. It will affect trade, defence spending, and economic flows that reach Australia.
AustraliaAustralian businesses exposed to US tariffs and supply chains face uncertainty. The outcome may alter the US approach to the Indo-Pacific region where Australia sits.
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