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US midterm elections: Trump approval rating falls to new low

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Issued on: 20/10/2026 - 17:22Modified: 20/10/2026 - 17:23

With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans are at risk of losing control of the House of Representatives, but how big could the Democrats’ gains be? FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani explains.

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