A September 2026 Fox News poll indicated that 73% of independent voters believe Donald Trump has made the economy worse, while 83% believe his administration lacks a clear plan to end the war in Iran.

The armed conflict between the United States and Iran and the political fight it set off at home, from strikes and the naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz to negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Debated through war powers, munitions stocks and household costs.