Political commentator Bill O'Reilly warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is damaging President Donald Trump's political standing and diminishing the value of his endorsements ahead of the November elections.

Speaking with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo, O'Reilly stated that Trump must "solve the Iran thing" as higher prices resulting from the war are "haunting him." He noted that while a Trump endorsement no longer carries its previous weight, it does not necessarily harm Republican candidates.

Polling Data Shows Declining Support

Public support for the administration's handling of the Iran situation has deteriorated significantly. An AP-NORC poll revealed that approximately two-thirds of Americans believe the war is not worth fighting, with only 28% approving of Trump's management of the conflict. Republican approval fell to 61%, down from 71% in June.

A separate Reuters/Ipsos survey placed Trump's overall approval at 33%, marking the lowest point of his presidency. Eighty percent of respondents expect U.S. involvement in Iran to continue for an extended period, while only one in five considers the war worthwhile.

Economic Impact and Political Stakes

The economic fallout from the conflict adds further pressure on the administration. U.S. gasoline prices averaged $4.10 a gallon recently, up from $3.13 a year earlier. The administration has moved to end summer-blend gasoline requirements early to increase supply and ease pump prices, though disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens continued price pressure.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between Republican approval (61%) and overall approval (33%) highlights a deepening partisan split in public sentiment regarding the Iran conflict. While GOP support remains above majority levels, the 10 percentage point drop since June indicates eroding confidence within the base, coinciding with gasoline prices rising nearly $1 per gallon year-over-year.

O'Reilly predicted that Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds would defeat Democrat David Jolly in Florida's gubernatorial race, though he described the contest as close. O'Reilly emphasized that resolving the Iran situation is now central to Trump's legacy.

President Trump signalled that negotiations with Iran remain a possibility, stating they could happen "maybe at some point," while also addressing trade and deal-related developments. The remarks covered three distinct areas: Iran diplomacy, a deal pending document finalization, and the tariff status with Canada.

Key statements at a glance

Iran and deal developments

On the question of engaging with Iran, Trump did not confirm any active or scheduled negotiations, describing the prospect only as a future possibility. Separately, Trump noted that a deal is subject to the finalization of documents, indicating that at least one agreement remains in a pending or incomplete state, though no further details were provided in the source.

Canada tariff position

Trump updated his stance on trade with Canada, stating that the US may bring some tariffs down to a level where other countries are. He justified this potential reduction by noting that Canada was paying a higher tariff previously. This marks a shift from earlier statements suggesting no tariffs were going into Canada, introducing a conditional future adjustment rather than a static zero-tariff posture.