The poll, which surveyed registered voters nationwide, showed 45 percent of respondents would vote against Trump, with a 12‑point advantage for Democrats in the congressional contests.
Voters also expressed confidence that Democrats would better handle gas prices, the economy and foreign policy, especially amid rising costs and the ongoing war in Iran.
Trump’s approval stood at 39 percent, with 53 percent disapproving – the highest share of strong disapproval recorded since the question was first asked in 2017.
NPR’s Stephen Fowler said the numbers suggest a sizable portion of the Republican base either may stay home or could break from Trump to back a Democratic candidate, though he cautioned that poll leads do not always translate into actual ballot outcomes.
Democratic lawmakers, retired military leaders and civil‑society groups have voiced alarm that Trump might consider deploying the U.S. military to polling places, a move prohibited by state and federal law, and are pressing the administration for assurances that it will not happen.
In a related development, Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, discussing options for the conflict with Iran ranging from a peace deal to total destruction, a stance that has further polarized voters ahead of the midterms.