Trump's Approval Hits Record Low as Democrats Lead Ahead of 2026 Midterms
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low of around 33-36 percent ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, with 66 percent disapproving. Polls indicate widespread voter dissatisfaction over inflation, the cost of living, and the administration's handling of the war with Iran. Democrats hold an eight-point lead in the race for control of the House, while Senate contests remain competitive. Republicans face challenges retaining Congress amid strong Democratic enthusiasm and economic concerns.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (37/100). Lens Score 57/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, firstpost, news18, news18, deccanherald, moneycontrol, indiatoday, timesnow, and 3 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 18 Oct, 01:57 pm. Other outlets followed.