Trump’s Approval Is at a New Low. Here’s Where Other Presidents’ Stood Before the Midterms—and How Their Parties Fared

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Oct 29, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

President Donald Trump waves goodbye after speaking during a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2026.

President Donald Trump waves goodbye after speaking during a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2026.Kent Nishimura—AFP/Getty Images

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