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Trump facing midterms nightmare as approval ratings plunge over Iran war

Trump facing midterms nightmare as approval ratings plunge over Iran war

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The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast covering the conflict in Iran

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Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to a record low as
the military and economic toll of the US-Iran war collides with
the upcoming 2026 midterm elections - and the pressure is
on.

On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to
US correspondents Ben Smith and Poppy Wood to examine how the
conflict in the Middle East is threatening Trump’s control of
Congress and driving inflation at American gas pumps. With oil
prices surging past $90 a barrel due to sustained disruption in
the Strait of Hormuz, Republican candidates from Texas to Maine
are increasingly worried.

Plus, amid a growing mutiny inside the Pentagon over the Iran
war, could Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth be on the chopping
block if the midterms go badly for Trump?

Highlights

Donald Trump’s approval rating plummets to a record low

Could Pete Hegseth be on the chopping block if the midterms
go badly?

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Ben Smith, Washington correspondent @bsmithjourno

Poppy Wood, US correspondent @poppyeh

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Out with the old: Democrats replace stalwarts with young blood

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/08/15/elderly-democrats-forced-retire/

US army secretary to step down after tension with Hegseth

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/08/21/us-army-secretary-step-down-hegseth/

Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards
2026

Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts
Awards 2026

Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British
Podcast Awards 2026

The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 -
Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

Audio Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh and Lucy
Hadlow

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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