A widening war with Iran and falling approval ratings are fuelling renewed questions in Washington about the political future of President Donald Trump. As American casualties mount and economic concerns intensify, new polling data suggests public confidence in the president's leadership is weakening, while lawmakers and constitutional scholars have revived debate over whether his decision to authorise military action without explicit congressional approval could trigger impeachment proceedings.
The United States launched military strikes against Iranian targets in late February 2026, triggering a rapidly escalating conflict that has reshaped the domestic political landscape.
