Trump’s disapproval hits record 62% as cost‑of‑living anger fuels Democratic edge

TL;DR: Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 62%, the highest of his presidency, as 76% of Americans criticize his handling of the cost of living. Democrats now lead Republicans by five points in House election preferences among registered voters.

Six months before the November midterms, a Washington Post‑ABC News‑Ipsos poll shows Trump’s overall approval at 37% and disapproval – the share of people who view him unfavorably – at 62%, a record for his two terms. The president’s rating on economic issues has slipped, with only 23% approving his handling of the cost of living while 76% disapprove. Overall, two‑thirds of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction.

The poll records Trump’s disapproval at 62%, the highest level recorded during his presidency. On the cost of living, 76% of respondents disapprove of his performance, compared with 23% who approve. Among registered voters, Democrats hold a five‑point advantage over Republicans in House election preferences, meaning more voters say they would back a Democratic candidate than a Republican one.

The gap suggests that voter frustration with inflation and living costs is translating into a Democratic edge in congressional races. While Trump retains strong support among core Republicans, his appeal among independents and Republican‑leaning voters has weakened. These dynamics could affect the party’s ability to hold its slim House majority.

Watch for shifts in voter sentiment as the campaign intensifies and whether the Democratic lead holds or narrows in the final weeks before the election.