President Trump’s approval rating remains mired at a record low, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday, as Republicans intensify their push to rally support with just four weeks until the midterm elections. The survey shows the president’s approval steady at 32%, unchanged from the previous month’s reading.
The stagnant numbers cast a long shadow over GOP prospects this November, even as Trump urges voters to treat the election as if he were on the ballot. During the party’s midterm convention in Dallas last month, he promised every American adult $5,000 dividend checks if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress.
Among registered voters, 44% said they would back a Democratic candidate, compared to 37% who chose Republicans. Independent voters also leaned Democratic, with 37% supporting the party versus 21% for the GOP, according to the poll.
The survey reveals a notable erosion of support among Hispanic voters—a demographic that was crucial to Trump’s 2024 victory. Only 24% of Hispanic respondents approved of the president’s job performance, and 26% said they would vote for a Republican in the midterms. In contrast, 52% of Hispanic voters said they would support a Democrat, up from 46% in August.
That shift is echoed in a separate NBC News/Telemundo poll, which found 59% of Hispanic voters preferring Democrats in November, versus 35% for Republicans. The trend suggests that the administration’s aggressive deportation policies may be alienating a key constituency.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey was conducted among 4,506 U.S. adults from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 and has a margin of error of approximately 2 percentage points. The findings come as analysts debate whether Trump’s presence on the trail is helping or hurting Republican turnout.
Republicans are also grappling with internal divisions, as seen in recent clashes over policy and messaging. Trump’s public feuds with GOP senators have added to the sense of disarray, while his decision to personally fund “patriotic ads” has drawn both praise and criticism within the party.
With the midterms approaching, the poll underscores the uphill battle facing Republicans, who must defend their narrow majorities in both chambers. The president’s low approval rating, coupled with Democratic enthusiasm among independents and minorities, suggests a challenging environment for the GOP.
