President Donald Trump’s approval rating rose slightly to 32%, but Democrats maintained a lead over Republicans in the congressional race as voters expressed concerns about the cost of living.
Democrats Lead Republicans In Midterm Poll
On Monday, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump’s approval rating rose 1 percentage point from the previous week’s record low.
Democrats led Republicans 47% to 36% among registered voters when asked which party they would support for Congress if the election were held today.
The 11-point gap narrowed to 9 points when undecided voters were asked which party they were leaning toward, with Democrats leading 50% to 41%.
Cost of Living Weighs on Voters
The poll found that 73% of voters believed their cost of living was heading in the wrong direction.
On economic management, 37% said Democrats had a better approach, compared with 33% who favored Republicans.
Democratic voters also reported greater enthusiasm for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, with 46% saying they were very enthusiastic about voting, compared with 30% of Republicans.
Among voters considered most likely to cast ballots, Democrats led Republicans 53% to 44%.
The online poll surveyed 1,679 U.S. adults, including 1,280 registered voters. Its margin of error was 2 percentage points for all adults and 3 percentage points for registered voters.
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Low
A September Emerson College poll showed Trump with 39% approval and 58% disapproval, with 56% of voters saying he had performed worse than expected in his second term.
Trump Faces Midterm Pressure
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that Republicans could face voter backlash on Nov. 3, accusing Trump of abandoning his “America First” promises over the Iran war, the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and rising living costs.
Last week, Trump eased 50% tariffs on select Canadian imports, a move Republican Sen. Susan Collins said would benefit Maine’s agricultural and seaweed industries.
However, other Canadian products were added to the tariff list.
Earlier this month, Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend raised questions about eligibility, with his statements referring to both “every U.S. Citizen” and “all Adult Citizens.”
The plan was conditional on Republicans retaining control of both chambers of Congress and could cost approximately $1.23 trillion if paid to all 245.3 million adult U.S. citizens.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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