Republicans Are in Trouble Ahead of the Midterms — And They Know It Arrow

Ahead of the midterm elections, Americans are facing soaring prices on everything from gas to groceries to health care as they foot the bill for Donald Trump's deadly and costly war of choice with Iran - and voters are fed up. A new poll released yesterday showed Trump's approval rating sinking to the lowest point of his presidency, as only a dismal 37% of Americans approve of Trump's performance.

Two-thirds of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, and nearly 70% disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation and the cost of living, with a majority strongly disapproving of Trump's economic performance. Among Republicans, the percentage of those who approve of Trump's handling of inflation is 10 points lower than last summer.

Trump's top advisors, including his chief of staff Susie Wiles and the head of Trump's political operation James Blair, are convening dozens of political operatives today to strategize as they grow increasingly worried about their chances in the midterm elections.

In response, DNC Spokesperson Jaelin O'Halloran released the following statement:

"Donald Trump and Republicans are headed for an embarrassing defeat in the midterms - and they're panicking. Americans are being squeezed by sky-high prices, made even worse as Trump forces them to foot the bill for his unpopular war with Iran. Working families who were already struggling to make ends meet in Trump's economy are being pushed even further - and they're fed up. As Trump and Republicans look the other way, Democrats are focused on what actually matters: lowering prices and making life better for everyday Americans."

Trump and Republicans are out of touch with working families. The average price of a gallon of gasoline is a whopping $4.04, and 95% of Americans are paying more in taxes this year because of Trump's disastrous policies. Just last week, Trump called rising prices "fake inflation," and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said people "in their heart of hearts, they feel good" about the economy.