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AP: Trump's failure to curb inflation could hurt Republicans in midterms

politicsOct 26, 2026601,125

The Associated Press reports that one week before the Nov. 3 midterm elections President Donald Trump’s failure to bring down inflation is sharpening voter economic worries and could cost Republicans key races. AP notes inflation has remained elevated, with one post citing May inflation at 4.2 percent and figures above 3.4 percent in recent months, and that Americans have not seen the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target in nearly six years. The story ties that economic frustration to battleground contests such as North Carolina, where a separate analysis warned Republican perceived greed could backfire. Trump continues to insist the nation is doing well and has promised lower interest rates and oil prices if the U.S. ends the Iran conflict, a claim AP quoted from his campaign remarks. If inflation and pocketbook concerns stay salient in the final days, AP says those dynamics could tilt close midterm races toward Democratic challengers and affect control of Congress.

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