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Polls show Trump approval at new lows ahead of midterms

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Several recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to record or new lows as the midterm elections approach. Fox News polling, cited by multiple outlets, found Trump’s approval at a new low, while NBC News reported that Americans were anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with the president.

A separate poll reported by Yahoo found that nearly three-quarters of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. The Washington Post said the polling gives Democrats a clear edge heading into the midterms.

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Polls show Trump approval at new lows ahead of midterms

Several recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to record or new lows as the midterm elections approach. Fox News polling, cited by multiple outlets, found Trump’s approval at a new low, while NBC News reported that Americans were anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with the president. A separate poll reported by Yahoo found that nearly three-quarters of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. The Washington Post said the polling gives Democrats a clear edge heading into the midterms. The reports did not provide consistent figures or methodological details that would allow direct comparisons among the polls.

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