Voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and cost of living, says poll in new low recorded by NY Times/Siena.
Approval Rating Decline
Donald Trump’s approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections, marking the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College. Most respondents expressed frustration over his handling of the US economy, cost of living, and the Iran war.
In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters:
- 59% disapproved of Trump’s job performance.
- 52% planned to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election.
Key Issues of Disapproval
Much of the disapproval toward the US president was linked to economic concerns:
- 73% of registered voters disapproved of his handling of gas prices.
- 69% disapproved regarding the cost of living.
- 64% disapproved of his management of the economy.
- 65% disapproved of his handling of the Iran war, which has persisted for nearly eight months and contributed to rising gas and oil prices.
