Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low as Democrats Lead Ahead of Midterm Elections
A Reuters Ipsos poll shows US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 31%, down one point from two weeks earlier. The poll, conducted over four days, indicates growing public concern over rising gasoline prices and the economy. It also reveals a 12-point lead for Democrats over Republicans ahead of the November 3 congressional elections, driven in part by female voters, suggesting potential challenges for the Republican Party in retaining control of Congress.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (30/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 19 Oct, 11:16 pm. Other outlets followed.