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Oct 20, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Trump approval rating falls to record-low 31%
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Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low of 31%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The decline comes ahead of next month’s U.S. midterm elections, which Sky News said could be punishing for Republicans.
WHO: Reuters/Ipsos
WHAT: A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that Donald Trump’s approval rating had fallen to a record-low 31%.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The poll finding was reported as midterm elections approach; no reason for the decline was stated.
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