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Trump's Geopolitical Brinkmanship Has Hit a Wall with Iran
National polls show Trump at 36% approval as rising prices and gas costs drive voter dissatisfaction, with 63% saying household finances have worsened.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has remained under 40% for two straight months, with The Economist placing his support at 36% as of May 15, 2026.
Voters consistently cite inflation and gas prices averaging $4.53 as top concerns, with 77% of Americans surveyed by CNN/SSRS saying the administration's policies increased their cost of living.
The ongoing conflict with Iran compounds Trump's domestic pressures, with the 11-week-old standoff threatening unprecedented shocks to world energy supplies and fueling fears of prolonged escalation.
Former State Department official Nate Swanson warns Trump's diplomatic pressure has failed to force Iranian capitulation, stating "There's been this false perception that if you just put enough pressure on Iran, they'll capitulate, but that's just not how it works with Iran."
Trump's net approval has been-22 for three straight weeks, worse than the averages recorded for former President Joe Biden before he exited the 2024 race, according to recent polling reports.