Trump's approval drops to 37% in latest Marquette poll ahead of midterms
A new Marquette Law School survey shows President Trump’s approval at 37%, the lowest point in his second term, with Democrats leading the congressional generic ballot.
Marquette Law School’s latest national survey, fielded online from September 2 to 9, recorded a 37% approval rating for President Trump, the lowest since his second term began, with a 63% disapproval rate and a net minus 26. Strong approval slipped to 15% while strong disapproval climbed to 47%. The poll also showed Democrats leading Republicans by 13 points among likely voters on the generic congressional ballot and by 8 points among registered voters.
Voters cite inflation, rising gasoline costs and overall economic anxiety as top issues, with only 19% approving of Trump’s handling of inflation. While Republicans retain advantages on national defense, crime, immigration and border security, the president’s low rating could hurt GOP candidates in the upcoming midterms. The survey interviewed 1,023 adults and carries a margin of error of ±3.3 points.
Why it matters
Trump’s slipping approval could influence Republican prospects in the upcoming congressional elections.
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