Domenico Montanaro

His overall approval rating in our poll is the worst it's ever been.

Just 37 percent approve of the job he's doing, while 59 percent disapprove.

That can be a real albatross around Republican candidates across the country, especially when key groups appear to be softening or turning away.

Eight in ten of the more than 1,300 respondents say the recent rise in gas prices is putting a strain on their household budgets.

The war in Iran has led directly to those prices surging,

and most are blaming President Trump for the increase.

As a result, the poll found Trump with just a 37% approval rating and 59% disapproving, his worst score in the poll of either presidential term.

His economic approval is down to 35%.

And on his handling of Iran, it's just 33 percent.

Democrats appear to be benefiting.

When respondents were asked who they would vote for if congressional elections in their districts were held today, they sided with Democrats by 10 points.

Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington.

Well, right now, six months from Election Day, Democrats do have a pretty significant advantage, according to the poll.

When people were asked if congressional elections were held today, who would they vote for?

They chose Democrats by 10 points.

That's a pretty big edge if you look at past election performances.

And Democrats also have the edge on a really key factor here, enthusiasm.

They're eight points more likely than Republicans to say they're, quote, very enthusiastic to vote this November.

And when it comes to how people voted in 2024, 61 percent of people who voted for Democrat Kamala Harris say that they're, quote, very enthusiastic.

But just 47 percent of those who voted for Trump say they are.