With prices increasing and unemployment up, Trump has his work cut out for him ahead of November's midterm elections, which could spell trouble for him and his ruling Republicans. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday showed just 33% of U.S. adults approve of how Trump has handled the economy.
Republicans have good reason to worry about their prospects in the 2026 midterm elections after a string of recent defeats. GOP losses in the recent New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, Miami’s mayoral election,
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Trump's failing economy is a gift to Democrats | Opinion
Trump promised economic recovery but delivered tariff insanity. Inflation was slowing under Biden until Trump interfered.
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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
Public polling shows most U.S. adults are frustrated with his handling of the economy as inflation picked up after his tariffs raised prices and hiring slowed.
Trump's speech Dec. 9 at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono comes as Republicans struggle with their response to affordability concerns.
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