Economic discontent remains a challenge for Trump ahead of midterms

Summary

The Guardian argues that voters’ opposition to the state of the economy remains a challenge for Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections, despite his efforts to deflect criticism. It says political polarization has reduced and confused the influence of economic conditions on US elections, and reports that the share of Republicans who thought the economy was getting worse fell from 65% in September 2024 to 33% about six months later, as Trump launched tariffs.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian argues that economic discontent remains a challenge for Trump ahead of the midterms and reports that Republican pessimism about the economy fell from 65% in September 2024 to 33% about six months later.