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Trump's Approval Rating Is Pinned Near 38.4% Heading Into October

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Kalshi market “Trump's RCP approval average on Oct 8, 2026?”

38.4%: probably not (36%)
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Leading outcome 38.4% 36% Probably not · C
24h move 0.0 pts 38.4%
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Where the money stands

38.4% 36% 0.0
38.5% 31% 0.0
38.3% 17% 0.0
38.6% 7% 0.0
Below 38.2% 4% 0.0
38.2% 4% 0.0
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