Trump’s War in Iran is Causing a Modern Crisis of Confidence

As the Middle East conflict drags on, so do its political and economic ramifications. Heading into the 2026 midterms, Democrats hope to exploit the Iran War’s unpopularity to retake Congressional seats. And they have reason to believe they can. An overwhelming 84% of U.S. adults want the Trump Administration to focus more on the domestic economy, according to an April poll of Americans aged 18 and older by Outward Intelligence.Most Americans care deeply about inflation, gas prices, and other pocketbook issues, and they want Washington to respond to their economic anxieties. Yet the U.S. government seems to be going in the opposite direction, with a focus on foreign policy. President Donald Trump ran on economic nationalism, but in 2026 has mostly delivered military adventurism.

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