President Trump's Sinking Approval Ratings Cost Republicans US Midterm Control

United States President Donald Trump's severely diminished approval ratings led to sweeping Democratic victories and flipped congressional control during the November 3 midterm elections. Trump's popularity collapsed due to public dissatisfaction with rocketing fuel prices, inflation, and the war in Iran. Exit polls placed Trump's job approval at 38%, while other multi-agency surveys tracked it down to 32% and net approval plunged to negative 35 points. This backlash fractured the GOP coalition, causing significant losses among young voters, Hispanic voters, and Black male voters, ultimately securing Democratic control of both the House and Senate.

Editor's note: Dense, highly accurate summary of the election results and polling metrics provided.