Trump’s approval rating has hovered in the mid-to-high 30s percent in recent national polls through early September 2026, with net approval near -19 to -26 after reaching lows around 30-34 percent during the summer. The ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran, which began in spring 2026 and has featured renewed fighting and higher energy prices, remains a central drag alongside persistent voter concerns over inflation, cost of living, and tariff policies. Economic pessimism has widened disapproval even among some Republican-leaning respondents, while the approach of November midterms adds pressure on GOP turnout. Recent data show modest stabilization from summer lows, yet further escalation in foreign policy or worsening economic indicators could push ratings lower before year-end, whereas de-escalation or positive economic signals might support modest gains.