Trump's polling numbers fall because of pandemic

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll has found that most Americans disapprove of how President Trump has handled the virus pandemic.

Sixty percent of Americans disapprove of the president's response to Covid-19 - up from 53% in May - while 38% approve. Of those who disapprove, the poll found 52% disapprove "strongly".

Six in 10 Americans said they did not trust what Trump said about Covid-19 - including nearly three in 10 Republicans.

The US president has been criticised for pushing to reopen schools even as cases surge in a number of states. Critics have also accused him of undermining public health officials throughout the pandemic.

Earlier this week, another poll by Quinnipiac University found 62% of voters feel Trump is hurting efforts to contain the virus. His job approval rating overall saw 60% disapproval and a 36% approval - his lowest score since August 2017.

(BBC)