Trump’s approval rating is four percentage points lower than in July and eight points lower than a year ago, the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found.
A total of 52 percent of respondents strongly disapprove of his presidency.
Meanwhile, Democrats’ lead in the race for the House of Representatives has widened from three points in July to eight points.
Among registered voters, 58 percent want a Democratic-controlled Congress that would limit Trump’s actions, while 39 percent favour a Republican majority that would support the president.
Economic concerns are a major weakness for Trump. Only 28 percent approve of his economic policy, down from 41 percent in February.
Around three-quarters criticise his handling of inflation and the cost of living.
Nearly half of respondents, 48 percent, say their financial situation has worsened since Trump returned to the White House in 2025.
Views on fuel prices have shifted sharply. In February, 71 percent considered petrol affordable. Now, the same share say it is too expensive.
The Washington Post links rising costs to the war against Iran, which disrupted raw-material supplies. Some 65 percent of Americans consider the decision to begin military action a mistake.
A majority also criticise Trump’s immigration policy. Fifty-six percent say he has gone too far in deporting undocumented immigrants.
Sixty-six percent believe Trump is using his office for personal enrichment, while 72 percent say the country is heading in the wrong direction.
For the first time since 2014, more Americans trust Democrats than Republicans to manage the economy, by 40 percent to 33 percent.
The Washington Post says the results point to a serious threat to the Republican majority in the House.
Turnout could be decisive: 75 percent of registered Democrats and 67 percent of registered Republicans say they intend to vote.
The US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3.
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Source: PAP