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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore in New York

Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

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Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn after arriving on Marine One at the White House on 17 April 2026, following a trip to Nevada and Arizona. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

A trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to go until the US midterm elections.

Polls by Reuters-Ipsos poll, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC had the president’s approval rating hovering in the mid-30s, at 36%, 35% and 33% respectively, which are near his lowest numbers.

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