Trump approval falls to record low as Hispanic support wanes

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has remained at a record low, while support for him and the Republican Party has weakened significantly among Hispanic voters ahead of next month’s midterm elections.

According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday, only 32 per cent of Americans approved of Trump’s performance, matching the lowest rating recorded in his presidency in a previous September survey.

The poll showed that Hispanic voters, who played an important role in Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, have become increasingly dissatisfied with his administration.

Only 24 per cent of Hispanic Americans said they approved of Trump’s performance, the lowest level recorded during either of his two presidential terms.

The survey also indicated that the Republican Party could face difficulties among Hispanic voters in the November 3 congressional elections.

Only 26 per cent of Hispanic registered voters said they planned to vote Republican, while 52 per cent said they intended to vote for Democratic candidates. Reuters reported that the Democratic advantage was the largest recorded since Trump took office.

Overall, registered voters preferred Democratic candidates over Republicans by 44 per cent to 37 per cent, less than a month before the elections.

Among independent voters, Democrats held a 37 per cent to 21 per cent advantage, while 28 per cent remained undecided.

The midterm elections will determine control of both chambers of Congress during the final two years of Trump’s current term.

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The poll also found that the cost of living had become the most important issue for Americans as they prepared to vote. Consumer inflation has risen following increases in gasoline and diesel prices, which Reuters linked in the poll report to the war with Iran.

Trump’s Republican Party has also seen its advantage among older voters narrow.

Among Americans aged 50 and above, Republicans held only a two-point advantage over Democrats, with 44 per cent supporting the Republican Party compared with 42 per cent for Democrats. That compared with an eight-point Republican advantage in December.

Among voters below 50, however, Democrats held an 18-point advantage.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted online nationwide between September 30 and October 5 and surveyed 4,506 US adults. Reuters said the poll had a margin of error of about two percentage points.

The latest findings come as Trump and Republican candidates intensify their campaigns ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake.

The Reuters/Ipsos results are consistent with the latest Reuters reporting showing a difficult national polling environment for Republicans as the midterm campaign enters its final weeks.

(Reuters)