U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have remained near historic lows since he began his second term in January. A new poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, released Thursday, indicates growing public dissatisfaction with Trump’s performance.

Rising Discontent with Trump

The poll found that the share of Americans who disapprove of Trump rose from 52% in mid-May to 58% in November. Approval levels remained largely unchanged, hovering around 40%. The six-day online survey included 1,200 U.S. adults nationwide and asked respondents about key political figures and their intentions for the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats Show Higher Enthusiasm for Midterms

The survey indicates that Democratic voters are more motivated than Republicans ahead of next year’s elections. Approximately 44% of registered Democrats said they are “very likely” to vote in the 2026 midterms, compared with just 26% of Republicans.
Among Democrats, 79% said they would regret not voting, compared with 68% of Republicans.

Congressional Races and Recent Developments

Next year, all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats will be contested. Republicans currently control both chambers. However, Democrats have gained momentum from recent victories in the midterms. The party won key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, and Zohran Mamdani secured a notable mayoral win in New York.
California voters also approved a measure to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats, in response to Republican-led redistricting influenced by Trump’s support.

Nearly Even Voter Preferences

When asked whom they would vote for if congressional elections were held today, 41% of registered voters said they would choose a Democratic candidate, while 40% opted for a Republican. The narrow gap falls within the poll’s 3-point margin of error.