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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Muskan Singh

Trump approval rating falls to new low as economy concerns grow ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026- here's what the numbers show

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37% in a new Wall Street Journal poll, giving him his lowest mark in the outlet’s polling ahead of a midterm election. The poll also found broad concern about the economy and Trump’s handling of it, with 60% saying his policies have made the economy worse. The numbers come as polling also shows Trump with a negative overall approval rating.

The Wall Street Journal poll was conducted Sept. 16-21 among 1,500 registered voters, as per a report by USA Today and Silver Bulletin.

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