Trump faces midterm pressures as approval rating drops to 33 percent

US President Donald Trump faces growing political challenges ahead of upcoming midterm elections as his public approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey. Heightened public anxiety regarding potential long-term conflicts, particularly involving Iran, contributed significantly to the drop.

Simultaneously, security conditions have disrupted planned diplomatic engagements. A scheduled visit to Kyiv by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was postponed following a surge in Russian missile and drone strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital. Diplomatic sources indicated the mission remains delayed rather than canceled.

Meanwhile, Washington's broader international stance continues to attract scrutiny, with media coverage debating whether recent administration decisions risk undermining core alliances and diminishing global leadership.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда