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Poll: 59% Disapprove Trump’s Foreign Policy Amid Iran Conflict

4/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Quinnipiac poll shows 59% disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy amid the Iran war.
Democrats lead Republicans by 5.8 points nationally.
Trump's approval sits below 40% in 48 of 135 Republican-held districts, placing those seats at risk.
Sixty-four percent disapprove of his economic management.
Democrats must address voter dissatisfaction beyond opposing Trump as the midterms approach.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 U.S. midterm elections, held on November 7, marked a pivotal shift as Democrats gained control of Congress, winning 31 House seats amid widespread discontent with President George W. Bush's Iraq War policies. This Democratic wave reflected a 54% disapproval rate of Bush's leadership, paralleling current voter dissatisfaction with President Trump's foreign policy, highlighting a recurring trend of backlash against perceived ineffective governance.

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Story summary

A Quinnipiac poll shows 59% disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy amid the Iran war.
Democrats lead Republicans by 5.8 points nationally.
Trump's approval sits below 40% in 48 of 135 Republican-held districts, placing those seats at risk.
Sixty-four percent disapprove of his economic management.
Democrats must address voter dissatisfaction beyond opposing Trump as the midterms approach.

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