Trump’s approval rating has hovered in the mid-to-high 30s in recent national polling averages as of early September 2026, with individual surveys recording lows near 33 percent amid widespread voter dissatisfaction with economic conditions. Primary drivers include negative sentiment on the cost of living, inflation, and trade policy, including tariffs on Canadian goods that have drawn bipartisan criticism and contributed to perceptions that household finances have worsened. The ongoing U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, which began earlier in the year and coincided with rising gas prices, has further weighed on ratings across multiple issue areas. With November midterms approaching, these trends could intensify or shift depending on legislative outcomes, economic data releases, or diplomatic developments that influence public views of presidential performance.