Trump's foreign policy agenda stalls before November midterms
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President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda is stalled as the Iran war drags on and peace efforts in Gaza and Ukraine remain unresolved. His approval rating has fallen to 33% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. Republicans face the prospect that unresolved conflicts and economic fallout could cost the party its hold on Congress in November's midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Trump's approval rating fell to 33% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Trump announced a new campaign of 'economic warfare' against Iran on Wednesday.
- Jared Kushner left talks on a Gaza peace deal empty-handed on Monday.
- Labor Day, September 7, traditionally kicks off the midterm election campaign season.
Iran Stalemate
Trump called off talks with Tehran after weeks of pushing for a diplomatic solution. He announced a new campaign of 'economic warfare' against the Islamic Republic on Wednesday. The move acknowledged that months of military attacks have not forced the concessions the U.S. wants. The Iran war has driven up gasoline prices, contributing to persistent inflation.
Stalled Peace Efforts
Trump's negotiator and son-in-law Jared Kushner left talks on a Gaza peace deal empty-handed on Monday. An expected visit to Kyiv by Kushner and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to revive negotiations on Ukraine has yet to happen. Trump renewed his threat to bomb Oman, a U.S. ally negotiating with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Asli Aydintasbas of the Brookings Institution said Trump has disrupted the foreign policy consensus but not translated it into a strategy with deliverables for Americans.
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Trump's foreign policy agenda stalls before November midterms
