Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge

A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows Donald Trump’s approval among U.S. adults at 33%, with 66% disapproving, including 52% who disapprove strongly. Two weeks before Election Day, the survey finds Democrats gaining ground on the question of who can handle the economy, a shift after inflation pressures have fueled dissatisfaction. Among likely voters, Trump’s approval is 38% and disapproval 62%. In the House race, Democrats lead by eight points among registered and likely voters, up from three points in the Post’s July poll. Voters also prefer a Democratic-led Congress as a check on Trump by 58% to 39%, though the piece notes turnout remains the key unknown.