Donald Trump Approval Hits Record Lows Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump is facing record-low approval ratings in August 2026, with polls placing his job approval between 32% and 33%. Public dissatisfaction is driven by high inflation, rising costs for groceries and gasoline, and a trade war with Canada. A primary catalyst is the ongoing war in Iran, which began in February following U.S. bombing campaigns; 68% of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the conflict, and 80% of respondents believe the war has increased food and gas prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

These trends suggest a precarious position for the Republican Party ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Data indicates a divide within the GOP, where 87% of MAGA Republicans support the Iran strategy compared to only 30% of non-MAGA Republicans. Additionally, registered voters now believe the Democratic Party has better economic ideas than the Republican Party for the first time in a decade, while Democratic voters report higher enthusiasm for voting.

Donald Trump has dismissed the data as fake polls and demoralization operations conducted by the media and Democrats to discourage Republican voters. He has called on the Federal Communications Commission to intervene in the reporting of these polls.