Trump approval falls to 42% amid Iran war and gas price surge

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4

A Fox News poll conducted on 17-20 April put his disapproval at 51%, with some newer surveys showing approval in the upper 30s and disapproval at or above 60%.
The slide threatens Republicans as they try to defend slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities six months before the 2026 midterm elections.
Recent presidents also entered second midterms underwater, including Joe Biden in 2022, Barack Obama in 2014 and George W. Bush in 2006, though Democrats outperformed expectations in 2022.

With economic uncertainty and war impacting approval ratings, could unexpected events still reshape the 2026 midterm election outcome?