The Economic Times

US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump approval plunges to 38% as polls begin to close, CBS exit poll shows

US President Donald Trumps approval rating stood at 38%, the lowest for an incumbent president during a midterm election, according to a CBS News exit poll. Around three-quarters of voters were dissatisfied with the direction of the country, while more Americans viewed the economy negatively than two years ago. Most also believed the US was wrong to take military action in Iran.