Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows

Key Points:

• Donald Trump's disapproval rating has hit 62%, the highest of his two terms, driven largely by dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the war against Iran, which has caused an oil crisis and soaring gas prices.
• Trump’s approval rating remains low at 37%, with majority disapproval on all key issues including immigration, the cost of living, and the Iran conflict; two-thirds of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
• Among Republicans, Trump retains strong approval at 85%, though the percentage who strongly approve has declined, and his support among independents has dropped to 25%.
• The poll indicates Democrats hold a growing lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, with a five-point advantage among registered voters and a nine-point lead among those certain to vote, threatening the Republican hold on both the House and Senate.
• Significant majorities of Americans oppose several Trump policies, including ending birthright citizenship and cutting federal medical research funding, while many doubt his honesty, trustworthiness, and mental fitness to serve as president.