WSJ Poll Shows Trump at Lowest Pre-Midterm Approval in Decades
A new Wall Street Journal poll puts President Donald Trump's approval at 37%, the lowest pre-midterm figure in the newspaper's surveys since 1990. The Cook Political Report moved 15 House races toward Democrats and said Republicans' Senate majority is increasingly at risk. Republican candidates in competitive races are distancing themselves from some of Trump's more divisive policies as affordability concerns dominate.
A Wall Street Journal survey places President Trump’s approval at 37%, the weakest pre-midterm reading in its polling since 1990. The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House contests in Democrats’ favor and suggested GOP control of the Senate is increasingly uncertain.
In competitive races, some Republicans are separating themselves from contentious administration positions. Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar aired an ad faulting immigration enforcement, while Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers urged an end to the Iran war. Rising gasoline and diesel prices tied to that conflict, plus voter concern over affordability, are adding pressure.
The poll and race ratings may shape campaign strategies, prompting more Republican candidates to emphasize costs and distance from controversial policies. Voters worried about fuel and household expenses could see affordability dominate debates, while immigration and war positions may mobilize opposing groups. If Democratic gains materialize, divided government or new Senate control could alter legislative priorities, oversight, and policy direction affecting businesses, workers, and communities.