# Trump’s approval rating hits record low as Democrats gain support, poll finds

https://mins.news/en/item/105163

- TASS, 2026-10-18 13:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203759

> A Washington Post, ABC and Ipsos poll puts Trump’s approval at 33%, down 4 percentage points from July and 8 from October 2025. Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in the House race. The survey also found that 72% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and 65% view the war with Iran as a mistake.

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