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CNN Poll of Polls: Trump approval rating over time
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10/27/26
34% Approve
64% Disapprove
The 10/27/26 Poll of Polls is an average of the following polls:
Poll | Dates | Approve | Disapprove | Change in Approval | Sample Size | Sample Type | Margin of Error |
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| October 22-26 | 32% | 66% | +1 | 1,679 | Adults | +/-2.4% pts. | |
| October 21-23 | 39% | 61% | 0 | 2,355 | Adults | +/-2.6% pts. | |
| October 15-18 | 32% | 67% | -1 | 1,701 | Adults | +/-2.9% pts. | |
| October 13-19 | 34% | 62% | +1 | 2,028 | Adults | +/-2.8% pts. |
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