The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse

Amid the constant barrage of President Donald Trump's often-unpopular actions, it can be easy to lose sight of what probably matters most politically: the sputtering economy.

It's been Trump's and the GOP's biggest problem with about seven months to go until the 2026 midterm elections.

The Iran war has made it worse.

New polls indicate that Trump's decision to launch a war has made people more negative on his handling of the economy and more pessimistic than they already were as gas prices have skyrocketed.