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Trump's Approval Rating in Senate Battlegrounds 2 Weeks Before Midterms

Trump is unpopular in seven states with toss-up Senate races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to polling data.

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Newsweek· Oct 20, 5:21 PMTrump's Approval Rating in Senate Battlegrounds 2 Weeks Before Midterms

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