United States President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have allegedly fallen to a record low, signalling profound public anger over rising living costs and the deeply controversial US-Israel war on Iran. According to polling data published by Reuters/Ipsos, voters appear poised to heavily penalize the ruling party at the upcoming midterm congressional elections.

The survey reveals that only about 31 percent of Americans are satisfied with Trump’s performance, representing the lowest figure recorded during his two presidential terms. When questioned on their voting preferences for the November 3 ballot, 47 percent of respondents favored the Democrats, while a mere 35 percent opted for Republicans, marking a significant 12-point advantage for the opposition.

While sitting presidents traditionally face a dip in popularity during midterms, analysts warn that the current administration's compounding policy failures could lead to unprecedented losses in Congress. Republicans currently maintain razor-thin majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but mounting dissatisfaction over economic management—with 40 percent trusting Democrats over 33 percent for Republicans—threatens to flip legislative control.

Historical data indicates that presidential approval ratings falling below the 50 percent threshold heavily correlate with severe legislative setbacks for the governing party. Given the historically weak standing of the current US leadership, political researchers suggest that the chances of Republicans preserving their congressional majorities are exceptionally slim, though final outcomes will depend heavily on voter turnout strategies.

Source: www.aljazeera.com