Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the low-to-mid 30s in recent polling aggregates amid sustained public concern over economic conditions and foreign policy. The U.S. conflict with Iran, which escalated earlier in 2026 and disrupted global oil flows, has kept gasoline prices elevated and fueled broad dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of inflation and the cost of living. Additional pressure stems from new tariffs, including those targeting Canadian goods, which have drawn criticism even from some Republican voters and contributed to perceptions of weakening economic momentum ahead of the November midterms. These developments have driven net approval to roughly -18 to -26 points across major trackers, with limited signs of near-term recovery absent a durable ceasefire or easing price pressures.