Trump Approval Hits Record Low of 33 Percent in Financial Times Poll

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, the lowest level recorded since the Financial Times began its polling in May. According to a survey conducted by Focaldata between August 28 and September 1, the figure represents a three point drop from the previous month. Support among Republican voters also reached a record low for the poll, declining by more than two points to 72 percent.

The survey of 1,914 registered voters indicates significant dissatisfaction with the economy. Nearly two thirds of respondents believe the U.S. economy is heading in the wrong direction, and 57 percent stated their personal financial situation has worsened under Trump. Among Republicans, approval of the president's handling of jobs and the economy fell by nearly eight points to 53 percent. Additionally, 56 percent of registered voters disapprove of Trump's decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on approximately 20 billion dollars of Canadian products, a sentiment shared by over 60 percent of independents and nearly a third of Republicans.

These findings come ahead of the November midterm elections, where registered voters currently give Democrats a 7.5 point advantage over Republicans. The poll suggests Trump may be a liability for his party, as 46 percent of voters believe he makes it harder for Republican candidates to win. Specifically, 47 percent of independents said that Trump's support for a candidate would make them less likely to vote for that person. The survey has a margin of error of 2.6 percentage points.