Trump Failed to Stop Inflation. Now Republicans May Pay the Price in the Midterm Elections
Polls show 78% of Americans blame Trump’s policies for rising prices, as higher gas and grocery costs deepen Republican election worries.
- Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, voters are increasingly linking President Donald Trump's foreign policy—including the war in Iran and sweeping tariffs—directly to their rising cost of living.
- Consumer prices have risen faster than paychecks for the past 12 months, reaching inflation of 3.7% last month. Filling a basic Ford F-150 truck now costs about $100, up $30 from a year ago.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 78% of Americans blame Trump's policies for rising prices outpacing earnings. "People are experiencing the impact of Trump's war," said Christopher Preble, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center.
- Congressional candidate Cait Conley and other Democrats are leveraging this economic pain to challenge vulnerable Republicans like Rep. Mike Lawler. Polls project Democrats could gain control of the House of Representatives.
- White House spokesman Matt Middleton defended the administration, citing "temporary market disruptions" from the conflict in Iran. Yet with Trump's approval ratings at historic lows, these economic liabilities could imperil Republican control of Congress.
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Independent EspañolThe rise in prices and inflation challenge the president’s popularity, while voters struggle to meet basic needs. The economic situation threatens Republican control of Congress. Aggressive tariff policies and the war with Iran are identified as causes of the rise in living costs, affecting the perception of economic gains and generating electoral discontent.
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