Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds

President Donald Trump's public approval rating has fallen to a record low of 31 percent as the midterm elections approach, according to a recent poll. The survey also indicates that Democrats hold a significant lead over Republicans, with 47 percent to 35 percent of respondents preferring the Democratic Party to control Congress.

Dissatisfaction with the administration's economic stewardship is a key factor in the poll's findings. A broad majority of 68 percent disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, a figure that includes 37 percent of self-identified Republicans, signaling intra-party vulnerability ahead of the upcoming legislative elections.