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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 7 MIN

Trump approval rating drops six months from midterms

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

This week marks six months until the US midterm elections - with President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran threatening to become a liability for Republicans.Polling conducted by ABC News US, The Washington Post and Ipsos found the President's disapproval rating has hit a new high.The numbers were driven by the President's leadership on the Iran war - as well as economic issues like the cost of living and inflation.Congressional insiders say Republicans are getting anxious that they could be facing a wipe out if things don't improve before November.GUEST: Megan Messerly, White House Reporter at PoliticoPRODUCER: Pip Cook, Eddy Diamond

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