Trump approval at new lows in polling days before midterms

First seen Oct 21, 2026, 10:29 AM ET · Updated Oct 21, 2026, 10:29 AM ET · 3 outlets

3 outlets (The Hill, The Guardian US and NYT) are covering this story.

The Hill reports: “President Trump’s approval ratings have hit new lows shortly before this year's midterms, according to fresh polls from The New York Times/Siena University and CNN. In the Times/Siena poll, 36 perc…”
The Guardian US reports: “Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/SienaDonald Trump’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elec…”
NYT reports: “Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.”

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