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Poll shows Trump at lowest approval rating as midterms near
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Summary: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 33% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, marking the third straight poll with that approval level. The article says the rating is the lowest recorded during his presidency as midterm elections approach.
WHO: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WHAT: Poll reports Trump’s approval rating at 33%, the lowest of his presidency, with the same share in three consecutive Reuters/Ipsos polls.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll measures public approval of Trump’s job performance ahead of the midterm elections.
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