Rising inflation weighs on Republicans ahead of U.S. midterm elections

Source Summary

President Trump has spent nearly a year attempting to downplay voter concerns about rising prices, but polling indicates the strategy is ineffective. Voters are giving Trump low approval ratings on cost-of-living issues and disapprove of his handling of inflation.

Why it matters

Voter dissatisfaction with inflation and Trump's handling of it represents a significant political liability for Republicans in the midterm elections.