Ahead of the crucial United States midterm elections, the job approval rating of US regime leader Donald Trump continues to languish near record lows, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey allegedly reveals that only 32 percent of respondents approve of his handling of the presidency, marking a marginal shift that underscores deep-seated public discontent with the current administration's trajectory.

Meanwhile, the Republican Party reportedly struggles with severe unpopularity among the electorate. When surveyed about their congressional preferences, 46 percent of respondents favored generic Democratic candidates, compared to a mere 38 percent leaning toward Republicans. Although Trump himself is not directly on the ballot, he has persistently urged supporters to treat the vote as a referendum on his leadership, warning that losing control of Congress could trigger a third attempt by Democrats to impeach him.

Analysts suggest that Trump’s approval numbers have steadily eroded, exacerbated by the costly economic fallout and surging petrol and diesel prices linked to recent foreign military escalations. Consumers across the United States are reportedly growing increasingly anxious over inflation, daily living costs, and the broader economic stability under the current US regime.

In a frantic bid to salvage Republican control of the House and Senate, the American leader embarked on a monthlong campaign blitz, culminating in a rally in Washington, DC. Despite devoting significant attention to contentious domestic infrastructure projects, Trump seemingly acknowledged that his intervention might fall short, noting that sitting presidents traditionally struggle during midterm cycles despite mounting a supposedly strong effort.

Source: www.aljazeera.com