Donald Trump, the President of the United States, reached his lowest approval rating in early October during his second term. His approval rating has dropped to 30 percent, the lowest level for any president approaching midterm elections.
Public Dissatisfaction with Policies
According to Pew Research Center polls, this approval rating is nearing the lowest level in modern U.S. history. The last time a president faced such a rating before midterm elections was Harry Truman in 1946. Peter Enns, a political science professor at Cornell University, says, "This approval rating is historically very low for a president."
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Impact of Economic and Foreign Policy Issues
Data shows that a significant portion of public dissatisfaction with the Trump administration stems from economic problems. According to an AP-NORC research poll, only 26 percent of American adults are satisfied with Trump's handling of the economy. Additionally, only 17 percent of adults are satisfied with the president's approach to the cost of living.
The AP-NORC poll indicates that only 28 percent of adults support Trump's management regarding the war in Iran. According to Enns, "Part of the reason for Trump's low approval rating is that he is pursuing policies and positions that are very unpopular, and the war in Iran is a good example of this."
Considering that 84 percent of registered voters view the economy as a "very important issue," these matters could be crucial for voters in the upcoming elections. Furthermore, 57 percent of voters also consider foreign policy an important issue.
Political experts believe that midterm elections are typically challenging for the president's party. Analyses suggest that these elections are likely to be difficult for Republicans. Historical changes indicate that the party in power usually loses congressional seats in midterm elections. Enns states, "This is a well-known phenomenon."
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