Gallop: Congress Approval, Support for Impeaching Trump Both Up
* 25% approve of Congress; up from 18% last month; Trump's approval at 39%
* 52% of Americans now support Trump's impeachment and removal
* Impeachment support reflects growth in support among independents, Dems
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives work through an impeachment inquiry regarding alleged abuses of office by President Donald Trump, approval of Congress is now at 25%. That is up from 18% in September, prior to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announcing the impeachment inquiry following news of possible wrongdoing by the president in communications with Ukraine.
The increase in approval of Congress over the past month is the result of a 15-percentage-point jump among Democrats (from 19% to 34%) as well as a smaller increase among independents (from 19% to 25%). Republicans' rating of Congress is stable, at 17%.
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WNU Editor: According to this Gallop poll. The Republican base is solidly behind President Trump. More so than in 2016.