US President Donald Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 30, 2026. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on October 5, Trump's approval rating remains at a record low, with 32% of Americans approving of his presidency, unchanged from a previous survey in September. The poll indicates that only 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump's performance, marking the lowest approval rating during his two presidential terms.
The poll also reveals a shift in voter preferences ahead of the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. Registered voters favor Democrats over Republicans by 44% to 37%. Among independent voters, Democrats lead with 37%, compared to 21% for Republicans, while 28% remain undecided. Only 26% of Hispanic registered voters plan to vote Republican, while 52% intend to support Democrats, representing the largest Democratic advantage since Trump took office.
Concerns about the cost of living are paramount for voters, with inflation driven by rising gasoline and diesel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which began in February. The poll indicates that support for Republicans among older Americans has decreased, with voters aged 50 and older showing a slight preference for Republicans at 44% compared to 42% for Democrats, a decline from an 8-point Republican advantage in December. Among voters under 50, Democrats lead by 18 points. The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 4,506 US adults and has a margin of error of approximately two percentage points.