Trump’s approval rating has remained underwater throughout 2026, with recent national polling averages showing roughly 33-39% approval and net ratings near -19 to -20 as of early September. The ongoing U.S. military involvement in Iran, initiated in February, has weighed heavily on sentiment through elevated gas prices and public doubts about the conflict’s duration and objectives. Economic concerns, including cost-of-living pressures and tariff policies, have further eroded support among independents and even some Republicans. With November midterms approaching, party-line dynamics and any shifts in inflation or foreign-policy developments could influence the floor for his ratings through the end of the year.