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Trump's approval rating crashes to a career-low 32% as his own Republicans turn on him over cost of living

From the Newshound archive · first published 22 September 2026.

Donald Trump, whose approval rating has crashed to a career-low 32%, with Lauren Boebert and colleagues, as Republican dissatisfaction over the cost of living now outstrips satisfaction for the first time.
Donald Trump, whose approval rating has crashed to a career-low 32%, with Lauren Boebert and colleagues, as Republican dissatisfaction over the cost of living now outstrips satisfaction for the first time.

President Donald Trump has hit the lowest approval rating of his career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that places his support at just 32% — worse than Joe Biden's worst-ever figure. Among Republicans, those dissatisfied with his management of the cost of living now outnumber those who are satisfied, 51% to 44% — a first. Just 17% of respondents rated him positively on living costs, leaving him sharply exposed ahead of the November midterms.

Trump entered the White House in January 2025 with a 47% approval rating, having campaigned on pledges to cut inflation and end foreign wars.

Republican discontent has climbed sharply since the war against Iran began in February under Trump's direction, with petrol and diesel prices rising steeply in its wake.

Republicans' narrow majorities in both houses of Congress are now in jeopardy, with the cost of living ranking as the top concern among voters as the November 3 midterms approach.

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