US midterms go to voters with Trump approval at a career low

· Politics · United States

Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress and act as the first nationwide verdict on President Donald Trump's second term. A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval at 32%, near a record low, with voters sour on the economy, tariffs and the cost of living. Democrats are seen as near-certain to take the House and have a real chance of winning the Senate, with prediction market traders giving them about a 74% chance of a Senate majority. The campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn, the most expensive ever. Trump closed his campaign at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, touting its renovation and a "Golden Age" message rather than lowering prices.

Why it matters：The result will determine whether Trump faces a check on his agenda and shape US policy on trade, Iran and regulation for the rest of his term.

Key points

  • Trump's 32% approval is one of the lowest recorded at this stage of a presidency.
  • About 74% of Kalshi traders see Democrats winning the Senate.
  • Campaign spending is projected at nearly $12bn, a record.

Sources (original reporting)

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