Summary
A new poll by Reuters and Ipsos shows that President Donald Trump's disapproval rating has risen to 58 percent. Democratic voters show more enthusiasm about voting in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections compared to Republican voters. The poll results come amid key Democratic wins in recent elections and the end of the longest U.S. government shutdown.
Key Facts
- President Trump's disapproval rating increased from 52 percent in May to 58 percent in November.
- His approval rating remains steady at about 40 percent.
- The poll surveyed 1,200 U.S. adults about their political opinions and plans for the 2026 midterm elections.
- 44 percent of Democrats are very enthusiastic about voting in the midterms, compared to 26 percent of Republicans.
- Democrats recently won major victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City elections.
- A California ballot measure favored Democrats by changing congressional district boundaries.
- Congress voted to end a 43-day government shutdown with a spending bill signed by President Trump.
- The poll shows Democrats and Republicans are nearly even in general voter preference for congressional candidates, with Democrats slightly ahead by 1 percentage point.
