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A new Washington Post-ABC News Ipsos poll shows most Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling his job
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And they're giving him especially low marks on the economy. But there's some sobering news for Democrats as well
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59% say they disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president, the highest level since the start of his second term
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On the economy, 62% give him poor marks, and 65% of those polled disapprove of his tariffs on imported goods
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The poll also finds 64% of Americans believe Trump is going too far in trying to expand the power of the presidency
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reflecting unease with his use of executive orders and sweeping policy changes
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But Democrats are not benefiting much from that dissatisfaction. 68% of voters say the Democratic Party is out of touch with most Americans
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slightly higher than those who say the same of Trump or the GOP
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With the 2026 midterms a year away, the poll suggests voters are frustrated with both parties
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and skeptical that Washington is listening. The survey was conducted October 24th through the 28th among more than 2,700 adults