From the Left · Read · October 21, 2026
Oct 21 · Trump's approval hits record lows in new polls weeks before midterms
USA Today: Trump approval rating hits record lows in 2 separate polls
Grade A (100/100). NYT/Siena and CNN/SSRS polls show record-low approval; Reuters/Ipsos low earlier in week
Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.
None notable; includes White House response
Agrees: CNN/SSRS 32%; Dems lead generic ballot
Splits: Gives NYT/Siena as 34%. Siena's release (https://sri.siena.edu/2026/10/21/new-york-times-siena-national-survey/) says 'Trump Job Approval – 36-59%' without naming the voter base; The Hill and Examiner call 36% likely voters. CNN's poll tracker lists NYT/Siena 34%/60% among registered voters, so 34% is likely the RV figure, not an error. NYT crosstabs page blocked (403), so not confirmed from the primary source; score kept at 100.
Same story: The Hill, Washington Examiner