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Trump approval rating edges up to 32 percent after hitting record low

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has rebounded slightly to 32 percent following a recent record decline. However, voter preference still favors Democrats significantly as midterm elections loom.

LSN India · 27 October 2026

Trump approval rating edges up to 32 percent after hitting record low

President Donald Trump's approval rating has recovered marginally to 32 percent, according to latest polling data, though it remains historically weak as the United States approaches its midterm elections.

The modest uptick follows a sharp drop the previous week that had pushed the President's approval to record lows. Despite the recovery, Trump's ratings continue to reflect significant public dissatisfaction with his administration.

In a broader assessment of voter sentiment, registered voters express a clear preference for the Democratic party over Republicans, with 47 percent favoring Democrats compared to 36 percent supporting Republicans. The gap underscores Democratic advantages heading into the midterm elections scheduled in the coming months.

Voter enthusiasm appears notably stronger among Democrats than Republicans as the election cycle intensifies. Economic management has become a defining issue, with voters shifting their views to increasingly favor Democratic handling of economic matters over Republican approaches.

The polling data suggests Democrats enter the midterm election period with momentum, though the political landscape remains fluid as campaigning intensifies across the United States.