The BBC's Voter Voices series is gathering perspectives from citizens across the country to measure the president's political standing. These nationwide interviews aim to uncover whether past supporters from 2024 remain loyal or are reconsidering their positions for the midterms. Voters are directly tying their upcoming electoral choices to Trump's actions during the past two years in office. His low approval level of approximately 37% remains a central factor shaping these midterm considerations.
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Low approval numbers of roughly 37% present challenges for Donald Trump heading into the…: Low approval numbers of roughly 37% present challenges for Donald Trump heading into the midterms.
The electorate is using Trump's recent performance over the last two years to guide choic…: The electorate is using Trump's recent performance over the last two years to guide choices.
Interviews across the United States are monitoring whether Donald Trump's 2024 supporters…: Interviews across the United States are monitoring whether Donald Trump's 2024 supporters will maintain their backing.
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US President Donald Trump's approval rating is currently around 37%. How does the president's performance affect Americans' decisions in the midterm elections?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC has been speaking to Americans across the country about whether they supported Trump in 2024 and how his past two years in office are shaping their choices in the midterms.
Video produced and edited by Meiying Wu
Interviews gathered and filmed by Meiying Wu, Angélica Casas, Blanca Estrada, Eloise Alanna, Sheila Flynn, Katy Bailes, Regan Morris, Keith "Chuck" Tayman, Pratiksha Ghildial and Andrew Sarge Herbert
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