U.S.38.8% on track to win

Trump's Approval Rating Looks Locked at 38.8% Through Late September

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Kalshi market “Trump's RCP approval average on Sep 26, 2026?”

38.8%: likely (80%)
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Leading outcome 38.8% 80% Likely · C
24h move 0.0 pts 38.8%
Traded 24h $138K $147K all time
Resolves by 2026-09-26 Today

Where the money stands

38.8% 80% 0.0
38.7% 10% 0.0
38.9% 6% 0.0
38.6% 2% 0.0
Below 38.5% 1% 0.0
38.5% 1% 0.0
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