Key facts
- A poll found 39% of voters approved of Donald Trump's performance, with 61% disapproving.
- 48% of likely voters said a Trump endorsement would make them less likely to support a candidate.
- 34% of voters approved of Trump's handling of the economy, and 27% approved of his handling of inflation.
- Nearly three-quarters of registered voters reported financial hardship due to higher prices.
- Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to adult U.S. citizens if the GOP wins the midterms.
- The CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted with 2,460 U.S. adults from Sept. 8-11, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 points.
A new poll suggests that opposition to Donald Trump is a stronger motivator for Democratic voters than the party's platform in the upcoming House elections. The survey indicates that Trump's overall approval rating stands at 39%, with 61% disapproving. Furthermore, his endorsement could be a liability for Republican candidates, as 48% of likely voters stated it would make them less inclined to support a candidate, compared to 21% who felt it would increase their likelihood of support.
Economic concerns are also complicating the Republican party's efforts to retain control of the House. Trump's approval rating for his handling of the economy is 34%, and for inflation, it is 27%. Nearly three-quarters of registered voters reported that rising prices have caused financial hardship for their families.
In response to these affordability concerns, Trump pledged a $5,000 "dividend" to all adult U.S. citizens should the GOP win the midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson described the proposal as "creative" but noted that there had been "zero time" to process or deliberate on it.
The CBS News/YouGov poll surveyed 2,460 U.S. adults between September 8 and September 11, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 points.