--- title: "Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near" description: "Most outlets led with the record-low 31% approval rating for President Trump as reported by the Reuters/Ipsos poll. Several also highlighted the 12-point Democratic lead in the congressional generic ballot and the growing disapproval of Trump’s economic handling. A few mentioned the role of rising gas prices and women’s support for Democrats, but these were noted in passing. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with minimal variation in emphasis." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15349-trump-s-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near world · updated 21 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM PKT · 20–21 Oct 2026 · 6 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the record low 31% approval rating for Trump as midterms approach, citing the Reuters/Ipsos poll. Several also highlighted the growing Democratic lead in the congressional generic ballot and the 68% disapproval of Trump’s economic handling. Aaj News and The Express Tribune noted voter concerns about high gas prices and potential punishment of the Republican Party, while Geo News emphasized the 12-point Democratic lead and the gender gap in support. ARY News focused on the slight decline from two weeks prior and the record low figure. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Oct 2026 — Trump suffers record low approval rating weeks before US midterm elections (1 outlet) - **The News International** — [Trump suffers record low approval rating weeks before US midterm elections](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420803-trump-suffers-record-low-approval-rating-weeks-before-us-midterm-elections) · 21 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM PKT > Trump's popularity has dropped to its lowest level, just weeks before the 2026 US midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 32 percent, according to a new CNN poll, as Americans express growing frustration over the economy and rising prices.The... ### 20 Oct 2026 — Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the record-low 31% approval rating for President Trump as reported by the Reuters/Ipsos poll. Several also highlighted the 12-point Democratic lead in the congressional generic ballot and the growing disapproval of Trump’s economic handling. A few mentioned the role of rising gas prices and women’s support for Democrats, but these were noted in passing. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with minimal variation in emphasis. - **The Express Tribune** — [Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635945/trumps-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds) · 20 Oct 2026, 4:18 PM PKT > Democrats lead Republicans 47% to 35% on congressional generic ballot, 68% disapprove of Trump's handling of economy - **ARY News (English)** — [Trump’s approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds](https://arynews.tv/trumps-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds) · 20 Oct 2026, 11:23 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Some 31% of Americans approve of Trump's ​performance in office, down a percentage point from two weeks earlier and the lowest... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump's approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477195/trumps-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near) · 20 Oct 2026, 8:33 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > President Donald ‌Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline prices and appeared ready to punish his Republican Party in the November 3 congressional elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday. Some 31% of Americans approve of Trump’s ​performance in office, down a percentage point from two weeks earlier and the lowest level in ... - **Geo News** — [Trump approval hits record low as Democrats open 12-point lead ahead of midterms](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687389-trump-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:47 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump gestures during an event. — Reuters/FileDems lead Reps 47% to 35% on congressional generic ballot, poll shows.Women favour Dems 50% to 32% over Reps, widening party's lead.Some 68% disapprove of Trump's handling of economy.US... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Trump approval falls to record low of 31 percent as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/trump-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-percent-as-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds-3004662) · 20 Oct 2026, 1:30 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > President Trump’s approval rating has hit a historic low of 31 percent as the midterm elections approach, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. 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