It’s giving a tough week for the White House. New polling data dropping on Monday shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a record-low 32%, according to a fresh Reuters/Ipsos survey.
Real talk: the vibes are off for the Republican party right now. The president is seeing a noticeable erosion of support among groups that were key to his 2024 coalition, specifically independent and Latino voters. This is a massive issue for the GOP, as these numbers are shifting just a month out from the midterm elections that will decide who holds the keys to Congress.
The view from the top
Trump isn't exactly sweating it, though. Before hopping on a flight to Nebraska on Monday, he brushed off questions about the dismal polling, telling reporters, “I’m doing great,” and pointing the finger at CNN and the broader media for the bad press.
Why the shift matters
It’s not just the Reuters numbers, either. An NBC News/Telemundo poll released Sunday suggests 59% of Latino voters are now pulling for a Democratic-controlled Congress—that’s double the support the party saw two years ago. Only 24% of Hispanic Americans currently approve of the president’s performance.
As the president hits the campaign trail for GOP candidates, even some traditionally conservative states are showing signs of cooling off. Some Republicans are lowkey trying to distance themselves from the administration, especially regarding immigration, as they scramble to save their own local seats. With the public feeling some type of way about the economy and the ongoing conflict with Iran, the political map is looking increasingly volatile.
Why it matters
Approval ratings are essentially a scoreboard for political capital. If key demographics like Latino and independent voters abandon the party in record numbers, the GOP’s ability to defend their Congressional majority is looking like a major L. With the economy and foreign policy weighing on the collective psyche, the president’s “I’m doing great” narrative is hitting a wall.
