Donald Trump's ratings hit a record low last night – hours before Americans vote today in elections expected to cause a Republican Party bloodbath.
Some 56 per cent of voters 'disapproved' of the US President's performance, compared with just 41 per cent who 'approved', a survey showed.
This left Mr Trump with a net approval rating of -15 points – the lowest of his two terms in office, pollster Morning Consult said.
Almost half of all voters, 46 per cent, said they 'strongly disapproved' of Mr Trump – more than twice the 22 per cent who said they 'strongly approved'.
The gap between those strongly opposed to the president and those firmly behind him reached its widest ever, illustrating how politically polarised the United States has become.
The Republicans are expected to suffer heavy losses in the midterm elections today.
The opposition Democratic Party led the polls last night on 50 per cent, compared with 43 per cent for the Republicans.
Supporters of the ruling party are increasingly dissatisfied – just 68 per cent believing it was heading in the right direction, down from 73 per cent four weeks ago and 82 per cent at the start of 2025.
A survey showed that some 56 per cent of voters 'disapproved' of Donald Trump's performance, compared with just 41 per cent who 'approved'
The administration is struggling to convince voters it is addressing their financial concerns.
Only 39 per cent believed housing costs were a priority, even though 59 per cent said they should receive greater attention.
On prices, the gap was even wider, with 72 per cent saying lowering them should be a priority, compared with 49 per cent who believed Washington was tackling the situation.
Democrats led Republicans on healthcare, housing and energy.
In the race for a US Senate seat in Texas, which Democrats have not held since 1988, polls suggest their candidate, James Talarico, 37, could be on the verge of breaking through.
'If the Democrats do pull it off, it's going to cause a lot of psychological damage to the Republican Party,' said Brendan Steinhauser, a Texas-based campaign strategist for the party. Some Republican lawmakers are privately questioning whether the president is becoming a liability for candidates fighting to keep their seats.
One suggested he faces the blame if the party loses one or both chambers of Congress.
Some suggest a significant defeat could make him seek support from Republicans rather than dictate the party's direction through social media posts and private calls, as he does now.
Others, however, insisted he would remain influential in the party regardless of the results.
The private criticism comes as vulnerable Republicans face difficult races.
Some have distanced themselves from the White House on the war with Iran and its impact on household costs.
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