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Republicans rally behind Trump at midterm convention; approval rises, outlook darkens

The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on September 9–10, 2026, organized by President Donald Trump to energize his party ahead of the election. By September 14–15, Trump's approval rating had risen from a record low, but a Reuters/Ipsos poll found Americans increasingly favored Democrats controlling Congress, and Ukraine was largely absent from the convention stage despite ongoing U.S. military aid.

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Trump's Iran war darkens Republican midterm prospects

As of 2026-09-27 to 2026-09-28, Republican candidates faced electoral headwinds from Trump's war with Iran, with gas and diesel prices soaring and midterm polling deteriorating. Some Republicans who backed the conflict are now calling for its end, though recent votes suggest inconsistency in their opposition.

Trump backs down from Iran strikes as war frustration mounts

By late July, President Trump expressed deep frustration with the six-month-old Iran conflict after the House passed a second rebuke resolution on July 23 to limit his war powers. On August 2, Trump claimed he cancelled planned strikes after Saudi Arabia urged restraint and said progress was being made toward a deal, though critics mocked the effort.