Latest Survey: Trump's Popularity Plummets, Republican Party Struggles
The public satisfaction level in the United States towards President Donald Trump remains at a low point, while support from Hispanic voters for the Republican Party has also declined ahead of the mid-term elections. This situation signals mounting pressure for Trump and the Republican Party as they attempt to maintain control of Congress.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday (5/10/202<0xA0>6) shows that only 32% of US citizens approve of Trump’s performance. This figure remains unchanged from the September survey and represents one of the lowest points in Trump’s political career.
Hispanic voters have become one of the groups distancing themselves most from Trump. Only 24% of Hispanic respondents expressed satisfaction with Trump’s performance, the lowest level during his two terms, after this group previously helped secure his victory in the 2024 election.
Ahead of the voting on 3 November, only 26% of Hispanic voters plan to vote for the Republican candidate. Conversely, 52% stated they would vote for the Democrats, creating a 26-percentage-point lead for the Democrats, which is the largest gap since Trump returned to office.
Overall, registered voters are also leaning more towards the Democrats, with a ratio of 44% to 37%. Among independent voters, Democrats lead 37% to 21%, although 28% of this group remains undecided.
Pressure on the Republican Party is also evident from the shrinking lead among voters aged 50 and above. This group now supports the Republican Party by a margin of only 2 points, at 44% compared to 42%, a significant narrowing from the 8-point lead seen last December.
The cost of living remains one of the primary issues being considered by voters. The poll shows that inflation and rising fuel prices are major concerns, while the Republican Party faces the risk of losing its majority in the House of Representatives and must fight to retain control of the Senate.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey was conducted online among 4,506 adults across the US with a margin of error of approximately two percentage points. The results indicate that Trump’s low popularity is beginning to have a broader impact on the Republican Party’s support base ahead of the mid-term elections.