Poll finds Trump approval sinks as voters blame him for economic strain ahead of midterms
A NBC News poll released Sept. 20, 2026 shows Donald Trump’s approval at 41% among registered voters, with 55% saying his policies have hurt the economy. Voters point to rising living costs tied to the Iran conflict, and Democrats hold a slim edge in congressional races, though the advantage has narrowed since 2018 as midterm dynamics loom.