Referendum on Trump: US midterms enter decisive phase. What is at stake?
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Referendum on Trump: US midterms enter decisive phase. What is at stake?

SAPO9 September 2026 at 13:22

The popularity of the president of the United States has fallen to 34%, according to the latest Financial Times poll cited by the Spanish newspaper. This data comes in a context marked by strong discontent among Americans, particularly regarding the cost of living.

US midterm elections are now in their decisive phase, with the referendum on Trump at the center of attention. Voters are expressing dissatisfaction across multiple issues that have dominated the country's political agenda.

Among citizens' main concerns are immigration policy and trade tariffs implemented by the administration. These issues have been points of discord that directly affect Americans' daily lives.

The article also notes that the international context, specifically the consequences of the conflict with Iran, contributes to the atmosphere of tension surrounding these midterm elections, transforming them into a sort of referendum on the president's leadership.

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