Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
NBC poll finds 71% say U.S. is on wrong track
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An NBC News poll found that 71% of U.S. adults believe the country is on the “wrong track,” amid growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump as the midterm elections approach. The poll was conducted weeks ahead of Election Day.
WHO: NBC News
WHAT: NBC News published a poll finding that 71% of U.S. adults believe the country is on the “wrong track.”
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll measured public views of the country's direction and Trump ahead of the midterms.
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