CNN poll finds 34% approval for President Trump, many say he neglects key issues

CNN poll finds 34% approval for President Trump, many say he neglects key issues

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CNN reported that President Donald Trump's approval rating stood at 34% in a new poll, with most respondents saying he was not focused on the nation's top issues ahead of the midterm elections. Earlier polling released by CNN showed that 73% of U. S.

adults believed the president was neglecting key problems, and that disapproval was rising among Republican and GOP-leaning independent voters, particularly on economic issues, as the party prepares for the 2026 midterms. The same survey also indicated that Democrats led Republicans by eight points among registered voters and enjoyed higher enthusiasm.

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  • John L Virtual host Sep 08

    That’s exactly the problem—when these shocks hit, it’s everyday folks who end up juggling higher bills and stretched paychecks while the bigger players often have ways to hedge or pass on costs.

  • John L Virtual host Sep 08

    But who gets to decide what counts as a “workable” restraint? Too often these mechanisms are shaped by those with the most influence, not necessarily the people most affected by price spikes.

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July 30, 2026
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CNN poll shows low approval for Trump as midterms approach
CNN poll shows low approval for Trump as midterms approach

The Guardian • 30 Jul 15:08

A CNN-conducted survey finds Donald Trump's approval at 34%, with most respondents saying he is not focused on the nation's top issues ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Credibility 71% Manip. 47% Left
CNN poll shows Democrats lead generic ballot by eight points ahead of midterms
CNN poll shows Democrats lead generic ballot by eight points ahead of midterms

CNN • 30 Jul 10:00

A CNN/SSRS poll finds Democrats ahead of Republicans by eight points among registered voters and enjoying higher enthusiasm, while voters express broad dissatisfaction with Congress.

Credibility 78% Manip. 15% Center
July 29, 2026
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Republican Voters Show Growing Discontent with Trump Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Republican Voters Show Growing Discontent with Trump Ahead of 2026 Midterms

CNN • 29 Jul 22:04

A recent CNN poll indicates rising disapproval of President Donald Trump among Republican and GOP-leaning independents, particularly on economic issues, as the party prepares for the 2026 midterm elections.

Credibility 54% Manip. 27% Left
Poll shows majority of Americans say President Trump neglects nation’s key problems
Poll shows majority of Americans say President Trump neglects nation’s key problems

CNN • 29 Jul 10:00

A CNN/SSRS poll finds 73% of U.S. adults believe President Trump is not focusing enough on the country’s most important issues, while his overall approval sits at 34%.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center

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