A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats have a 12-point lead over Republicans in the general U.S. Congressional poll.
Published October 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 31%, another low in his political career, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
The same poll also found President Trump’s Republican Party at a significant disadvantage. When respondents were asked whether they would rather vote for an unnamed generic Democrat or Republican, Democrats led by 12 points.
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The percentage of Americans who disapprove of President Trump has steadily increased in recent months, especially since the United States and Israel began their war against Iran on February 28, leading to soaring gasoline and diesel prices and having a ripple effect across the economy.
Several recent polls have revealed the growing challenges facing Mr. Trump and his party ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections that could decide control of the House and Senate.
An NBC poll released Sunday found that 71% of Americans said the country was on the “wrong path” and 55% said they would vote Democratic if an election were held that day.
A Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos poll also released Monday found President Trump’s approval rating at an all-time low of 33 percent, and seven in 10 people said gas and gasoline were becoming less available.
