Summary
President Donald Trump is seeing low approval ratings from independents, a group known to influence close elections. These low ratings could impact the midterm elections, where control of Congress might shift.
Key Facts
- President Trump has a low approval rating with independent voters.
- Independent voters often decide close elections.
- Trump is 38 points lower with independents compared to his overall rating.
- This rating is worse than those of former Presidents Obama and Bush at similar times.
- 60% of voters believe the Trump administration focuses on the wrong priorities.
- Among independents, 78% feel the administration is focused on the wrong issues.
- Independents are more results-focused and less forgiving than party loyalists.
