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Trump currently holds some of the lowest approval ratings ever for a president prior to a midterm election, with 39.5 percent approval, according to RealClearPolitics.
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According to RealClearPolitics, as of September 2026, President Donald Trump's approval rating was 39.5 percent, which was among the lowest for a president before a midterm election.
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RealClearPolitics
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{
    "date": "2026-09-23",
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "source": "RealClearPolitics",
    "statistic": "39.5% approval rating"
}
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Politics Donald Trump
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September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM (2 weeks ago)

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At the U.N., Trump Lays Out a Winner-Takes-All Vision of U.S. Power
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/un-trump-speech-iran-venezuela-greenland.html

President Trump's speech at the U.N. General Assembly rejected the organization's founding concept, threatening Iran with annihilation and justifying claims on Venezuelan oil. His remarks highlighted a 'winner-takes-all' vision of U.S. power, drawing criticism from allies and low approval ratings at home.

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/republican-candidates-senate-iran-war.html
Republicans in Tight Senate Races Call for End to Iran War
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/republican-candidates-senate-iran-war.html

Two Republican Senate candidates, Ashley Hinson and Mike Rogers, are calling for an end to the war in Iran, distancing themselves from President Trump. This shift comes amid voter anger over surging fuel prices tied to the conflict.

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/opinion/iran-war-midterms-trump-republicans.html
It’s been six months since President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked Iran. There are now street protests over fuel costs around the world. But the price of oil is down below $100 again, as it has been for much of the war. In America, we are dealing with higher gas prices and some additional inflation, but given the loud warnings of economic catastrophe we heard in the spring, the economic impact looks relatively modest. As with the tariffs, the war has hurt the economy, but you could also be forgiven for whistling into the fall thinking the panic back in March was a story of the boy who cried wolf.In politics, though, it’s a different story. There, the war has registered quite conspicuously, right from the start, and now hangs like perhaps the most obvious albatross among many around Trump’s neck. Only one-third of the country approves of Trump’s handling of the war, according to recent polling. But even worse is the effect Americans believe it has had on what they say is their most important issue — and what has become Trump’s worst one. Eight in 10 Americans say the war has raised the cost of living.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/opinion/iran-war-midterms-trump-republicans.html

Six months after the Iran war began, its economic impact is modest globally but significant domestically, particularly on fuel costs and inflation. Politically, the war is a major liability for Trump, negatively affecting his approval ratings and the Republican party's midterm election prospects.

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3 Mistakes That Made Donald Trump
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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/three-mistakes-that-made-donald-trump

Anthony Scaramucci, in an interview with Reason, identifies three Washington decisions that fueled the anger Donald Trump harnessed. These include the hollowing out of American industry, misguided wars in the Middle East, and the inequitable 2008 financial crisis bailout.

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Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/09/23/bro-we-need-your-vote-matt-gaetz-and-a-desperate-gop-wrestle-with-trumps-unpopularity
'Bro We Need Your Vote': Matt Gaetz and a Desperate GOP Wrestle With Trump's Unpopularity
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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/bro-we-need-your-vote-matt-gaetz-and-a-desperate-gop-wrestle-with-trumps-unpopularity

Former congressman Matt Gaetz is urging voters not to abandon the Republican party despite growing dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies and leadership. The article highlights the GOP's struggles in upcoming elections due to Trump's high disapproval ratings and controversial actions.

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