Frustration among Republicans is mounting as Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, engages in controversial actions while the White House attempts to negotiate with Iran. His public feud with Pope Francis and threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have raised concerns among party allies, especially as the economy struggles with high gas prices. A recent Politico poll indicates that only 38% of Americans support military strikes on Iran, and 53% hold a negative view of Trump overall. Many Republicans fear that these distractions could lead to significant losses in the upcoming midterm elections. A Republican operative expressed that the situation is complicated by the 'nonsense' coming from the White House, which is further exacerbated by Trump's low approval ratings regarding economic management. As the midterms approach, Trump has attempted to reassure supporters, claiming that the Iran conflict is 'very close to over' and promising lower gas prices by election time.