Trump's Approval Plummets to Record Low 31%, Republicans Face Uphill Battle Ahead of Midterms

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new career low of 31 percent, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The same poll indicates significant challenges for the Republican Party, with Democrats holding a 12-point lead when respondents were asked to choose between a generic Democrat and Republican candidate. This decline in approval and party standing follows a steady increase in disapproval in recent months, exacerbated by the US-Israel war on Iran launched on February 28. This conflict has led to rising petrol and diesel prices, impacting the broader economy.

The growing difficulties for Trump and his party are highlighted by several recent polls, particularly with midterm elections on November 3 looming, which will determine control of the House and Senate. An NBC poll released on Sunday revealed that 71 percent of Americans believe the country is on the "wrong track," and 55 percent would vote for the Democratic Party if an election were held immediately. Furthermore, a Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos poll from Monday showed Trump's approval rating at a record low of 33 percent, with a significant 7 out of 10 respondents finding petrol or gasoline unaffordable.