U.S. President Donald Trump continues his downward trend in approval ratings less than six months before the midterm elections, which could pose a problem for Republican aspirations in Congress.

Polls consistently show negative public perception, particularly regarding the direction of the economy: everyday Americans feel more financial strain when shopping at markets, while gasoline prices rise following the start of Trump's war with Iran on February 28 of this year.

A new Times/Siena poll placed the president's approval rating at 37 percent, representing a four-percentage-point drop since its last opinion survey in January and marking the lowest rating in any poll conducted during either of his terms.

The study determined that it is too early to know whether the war in Iran and high gasoline prices will ultimately undermine support for Trump, but the poll leaves no doubt that these issues could cause his numbers to fall even further.

Only 28 percent of voters approve of his handling of the cost of living, and 31 percent approve of his management of the war.

The most immediate political effect is that Democrats appear increasingly well-positioned for the November midterms, holding a double-digit lead when registered voters are asked which party's congressional candidates they will support.

This represents a notable shift from earlier Times/Siena polls this cycle, which showed a Democratic advantage of between two and five points.

As in other recent Times/Siena surveys, the research found that young and non-white voters are shifting back to the left. Trump's approval rating among both groups is dismal.

Among the 18-to-29 age segment, only 19 percent approve of Trump's performance, and 20 percent of Hispanic voters feel the same.

Other polls suggest that future prospects for the U.S. economy lean toward pessimism, with the majority anticipating a recession or economic slowdown.

Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress—the House of Representatives and the Senate—but their position is endangered under the current scenario. They could lose that dominance in the upcoming elections, which would reshape the Capitol map in favor of the Democrats.