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CNN Poll of Polls: Trump approval rating over time
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The 10/08/26 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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| September 28 – October 4 | 30% | 68% | -4 | 5,062 | Adults | +/-1.6% pts. | |
| September 30 – October 5 | 32% | 65% | 0 | 4,506 | Adults | +/-1.5% pts. | |
| September 30 – October 2 | 39% | 61% | 0 | 2,166 | Adults | +/-2.5% pts. | |
| September 24-28 | 31% | 69% | -2 | 2,140 | Adults | +/-2.9% pts. |
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