President Donald Trump has acknowledged that voters are growing increasingly angry with the Republican Party ahead of November’s midterm elections, but insisted that they are not angry at him. In an interview with Punchbowl News that aired Friday, Trump said: “The question is, will they vote? Because a lot of them are very angry at Republicans, to be honest with you.” He added: “I mean they’re angry at Republicans, but they’re not angry at me. They’re not angry at me.” Trump also noted that midterms are historically difficult for the party in power, but predicted, “I think we’re going to win,” according to The Independent.

The Republican president faces record-low approval ratings, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll putting his approval at 35 percent, an AP/NORC poll at 33 percent, and a Quinnipiac University survey at 32 percent, as reported by The Independent. Much of the disapproval is tied to the ongoing military conflict with Iran, which Trump initiated earlier this year. At least 18 U.S. service members have been killed, gas prices have increased by $1, and inflation has ticked up, according to the same source. Multiple polls cited by Hamshahri Online also show consistent majority opposition: 59 percent of Americans opposed military attacks on Iran in March 2026, while 69 percent told CBS in June 2026 the war had not been worth its costs. A Marquette Law School poll, reported by The Hill via Hamshahri, found 88 percent of Americans believe the United States has not achieved its goals in the conflict.

According to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump “acknowledges the economic consequences of the conflict in Iran for American citizens and understands them,” and is “working full time to resolve the situation.” Johnson added that Trump also understands the impact of the ongoing conflict on the midterm elections, as reported by Khabar Online and Donya-e Eqtesad. However, a poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos and reported by Khabar Online shows that 50 percent of Americans believe the war will destabilise the Middle East over the next year, while only 17 percent expect more stability. Among Republicans, 80 percent approve of Trump’s performance and 66 percent support his handling of Iran, but only 41 percent think the region will be more stable because of the war. Overall, only 35 percent of Americans approve of the war, and for the first time in about a decade, voters see Democrats as more capable on economic management than Republicans.

Trump initially won office in January 2025 on a platform of avoiding “stupid wars,” a message that resonated with war-weary voters, according to the poll report. Republican lawmakers now face an uphill battle to defend their narrow congressional majority, with the war’s economic costs—including higher petrol prices and inflation—blamed for eroding support. The midterm elections are scheduled for November, and Trump has acknowledged the historical trend that the president’s party typically loses seats. He stated, “Other than that, I say we should win easily,” as quoted by The Independent.