Congress's Approval Rating Hits Historic Low: Just 10% of Americans Back Lawmakers A stunning new poll has delivered a devastating blow to the credibility of the US Congress, with a record-low 10% of respondents expressing approval of the job performance of federal lawmakers. The Gallup poll, released on Wednesday, paints a bleak picture of the nation's capital, with an overwhelming 86% of Americans disapproving of the work being done by politicians on both sides of the aisle. This marks a significant drop from the already dismal approval ratings seen in recent years, and raises serious questions about the ability of Congress to effectively represent the people's interests. As lawmakers grapple with pressing issues like economic inequality and healthcare reform, it's clear that they face a daunting challenge in winning back the trust of the American public.
The approval rating for Congress fell to just 10 percent in new polling data released on Wednesday. The Gallup poll found that 86 percent of respondents disapprove of the job performances by federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The 10 percent approval rating is just above the poll’s all-time record low of 9...
