Read · October 21, 2026

Trump's approval hits record lows in new polls weeks before midterms

From the LeftUSA Today: Trump approval rating hits record lows in 2 separate polls
Gives NYT/Siena as 34%. Siena's release (https://sri.siena.edu/2026/10/21/new-york-times-siena-national-survey/) says 'Trump Job Approval – 36-59%' without naming the voter base; The Hill and Examiner call 36% likely voters. CNN's poll tracker lists NYT/Siena 34%/60% among registered voters, so 34% is likely the RV figure, not an error. NYT crosstabs page blocked (403), so not confirmed from the primary source; score kept at 100.
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CenterThe Hill: Trump approval at new lows in polling days before midterms
Adds Decision Desk HQ average 39.2% and gas at about $4.26
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From the RightWashington Examiner: Trump's approval rating reaches new low despite midterm campaign push
Adds most-important-problem breakdown (economy 22%) and Trump's 35-stop campaign plan
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