# Trump’s Poll Troubles and Midterm Impact; French Towns Impose Curfews After Riots

https://mins.news/en/video/107010

- NBC News, 2026-10-19 23:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kac80HynsAY

> The latest NBC News Decision Desk polling puts President Trump’s approval at a new low for his second term, while 71% of Americans say the country is on the wrong track. Steve Kornacki examines how the sentiment could affect Republicans in the midterms and what pollsters may be missing. Some French towns imposed curfews after violent protests in cities across the country this weekend.

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