The generic congressional ballot for the 2026 midterms currently favors Democrats 55% to 45%, while majorities of voters describe both political parties as corrupt. Skepticism is high regarding Trump's promise of $5,000 checks for citizens if Republicans win the midterms; only 14% of adults and 28% of Republicans believe he will deliver the payment. Favorability for the Democratic and Republican parties remains underwater at 43% and 37% respectively.
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Trump Approval Hits 34% in New NBC News National Poll
US Politics3 days ago
A majority of Americans believe the United States is on the wrong track, with 71% expressing pessimism about the country's direction in a survey by the NBC News Decision Desk. An additional 82% of respondents say their finances are the same or worse than they were one year ago, and 67% report that high gas prices have caused them personal problems. President Trump holds a 34% approval rating among adults, with his lowest marks appearing in his handling of the cost of living at 27% and the Iran war at 29%.
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