Key facts
- 59% of voters disapprove of Trump's job handling.
- 52% plan to vote for a Democratic candidate.
- 65% disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran war.
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36%, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll released two weeks before the midterm elections. The poll of 3,494 likely voters found that 59% disapproved of his job performance, with significant frustration directed at his handling of the US economy, the cost of living, and the Iran war. As of October 21, gas prices were over $4.25 per gallon and inflation stood at 3.7%. Democratic candidates are leveraging these economic concerns to appeal to undecided voters.