Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Trump’s Foreign Policy Drives Up Costs for Americans, Threatening Republican Midterm Prospects

Foreign policy has rarely been a key factor in US midterm elections, which are typically driven by economic issues. However, this time, President Donald Trump’s actions towards Iran and his tariff policies are making foreign policy relevant to voters’ wallets. As the elections on November 3 get closer, many voters are connecting Trump’s international policies […]

Trump's foreign policy threatens Republicans in midterms as war, tariffs push costs up

“The bottom line is people are experiencing the impact of Trump’s war and other policies,” said Christopher Preble, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center think tank in Washington.

Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms

Voters are increasingly drawing a direct connection between the president’s approach to world affairs and higher costs of living.