Trump's Approval Rating Declines Among Hispanic Voters Ahead of Midterms

A recent poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos indicates that President Donald Trump's approval rating remains low as the midterm elections approach. The survey, completed on Monday, shows that only 32 percent of U.S. voters approve of Trump's performance as president. Among Hispanic voters, Trump's approval rating has decreased to 24 percent, marking the lowest point in his two terms in office. Previously, Trump had made gains with this demographic, earning 36 percent of the Hispanic vote in the 2020 election. The Pew Research Center estimated that Trump and his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, were closely matched in the 2024 presidential race, with Trump at 48 percent and Harris at 51 percent among Hispanic voters. However, the latest poll indicates that 52 percent of Hispanic voters plan to support the Democratic Party in the upcoming midterms, while 26 percent favor Republicans. The midterm elections are seen as a referendum on Trump's presidency and will determine whether Republicans retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats are aiming to capitalize on Trump's low approval ratings to gain voter support. Additionally, some Republicans, including Representative Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, have expressed concerns about Trump's policies, particularly regarding immigration. Salazar stated that some Hispanic voters feel betrayed by Trump's hardline immigration stance. Despite these challenges, Trump has expressed confidence in the Republican Party's prospects and has been actively campaigning ahead of the November 3 elections.