"A series of increasingly inflammatory statements by Trump, along with orders and actions by his administration, have sparked fears that the U.S. president intends to interfere in the midterm elections next November as blatantly, or probably more so, than when he unsuccessfully attempted it in the 2020 presidential election. Polls indicate a decline in his ratings, dragged down by two of the issues that propelled him to the White House in 2024: immigration and the economy."
"A majority of voters, seven out of ten according to a Pew Research Center poll published this week, believe the economy is on the wrong track. The president's approval rating is at 41%, down from 47% a year ago, according to data compiled by the Cook Political Report. If this trend continues unabated, the Republican Party fears a crushing defeat on November 3."
"But, for the first time in the tycoon's second term, Republicans believe it is possible they could also lose the Senate, where they currently enjoy a 53-47 majority. The key is the economy, where the Democrats have won the narrative. And then there's the cost of healthcare. There, too, the public believes the Democrats can do better than the Republicans."
President Donald Trump's inflammatory statements and administrative actions have raised fears of deliberate interference in the upcoming midterm elections, echoing attempts in 2020. Polling shows a decline in approval to 41%, down from 47% a year earlier, and seven in ten voters say the economy is on the wrong track. Economic dissatisfaction and healthcare costs currently favor Democrats, who have captured the narrative on the economy and are viewed as stronger on healthcare. Republicans worry about losing control of the House and potentially the Senate. Democratic control of Congress would largely neutralize the president's agenda and enable new restrictions.
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