Summary
President Donald Trump's approval rating among independent voters is low, according to several polls. These low ratings might affect the outcome of midterm elections, where independents play a crucial role. The polls suggest Trump's handling of issues like inflation and immigration may be influencing these approval numbers.
Key Facts
- Four separate polls show Trump has a low approval rating among independent voters.
- In a Marist University poll, 29% of independents approve of Trump, while 63% disapprove, giving him a -37 net approval rating.
- A Quinnipiac University poll shows 33% approval and 59% disapproval among independents, with a -26 net rating.
- A CBS News poll by YouGov finds Trump with a -38 net approval rating, with 31% approving and 69% disapproving.
- The CNN/SSRS poll gives Trump a -41 net approval rating, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving.
- Independent voters are important in elections, particularly in deciding outcomes in swing states.
- Trump’s approval ratings on economic issues, like inflation, have dropped recently among independents.
- Midterm elections are a point where voters may express their opinion on the President.
