Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll

Key Points:

• An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows a record 66% of Americans disapprove of President Trump, with only 33% approval, the lowest of his presidency, as midterm elections approach.
• Likely voters favor Democratic congressional candidates over Republicans by 8 points (52% to 44%), with Democrats gaining significant support from independents and showing higher voter enthusiasm.
• Economic concerns dominate, with over 70% of Americans finding gasoline unaffordable and majorities also citing healthcare, housing, and groceries as unaffordable; 75% rate the national economy negatively.
• Trump’s handling of key issues such as the economy, inflation, and cost of living receives low approval ratings, with many Americans perceiving him as overstepping presidential authority and using his office for personal enrichment.
• Americans trust Democrats more than Republicans on most issues except crime, and prefer a Democrat-controlled Congress (59%) to serve as a check on Trump, while Republican favorability and MAGA movement support remain low nationally.