Trump loses support among white working‑class voters ahead of 2026 US midterms

U.S. polls show President Donald Trump’s backing eroding among traditionally reliable white working‑class and rural voters. A May‑June survey series reported that disapproval among white voters without a college degree rose to 54 % from 32 % earlier in the year, while overall dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies reached 62 %.

The midterm elections on 3 November 2026 will decide all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, shaping the congressional majority that can influence the president’s agenda. Experts warn that a loss of Republican control could remove a political brake on Trump’s foreign‑policy approach, especially regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. One analyst warned that if Trump were freed from electoral constraints, he might consider a larger military escalation, including possible attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island.

The shifting voter sentiment and the potential for a changed congressional balance make the 2026 midterms a pivotal moment for both domestic politics and U.S. foreign‑policy calculations.