Trump’s War in Iran is Causing a Modern Crisis of Confidence
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting American public sentiment and political dynamics as the 2026 midterms approach. A significant majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the government's focus on foreign policy rather than domestic economic issues. This dissatisfaction echoes historical crises of confidence, reminiscent of the sentiments during the Carter Administration.
- ▪An April poll shows that 84% of U.S. adults want the Trump Administration to prioritize the domestic economy over foreign conflicts.
- ▪Nearly 60% of Americans believe the U.S. should play little to no role as a global policeman.
- ▪Only one-third of Americans express optimism about the country's global standing, with pessimists outnumbering optimists by 16 percentage points.
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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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