"Presidents' parties have a hard time in midterms. Only twice since World War II has the president's party gained seats in the House in 1998 Democrats picked up five, and in 2002, after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Republicans netted eight. It's a fact that Trump is aware of. He's mentioned it several times since being sworn in for this second term."
National political conditions are unfavorable for President Trump and Republicans, while the GOP gains momentum in redistricting battles with notable wins in Virginia and Tennessee. Polling shows low approval for Trump, with a large majority disapproving his job performance and strongly disapproving. Gas prices strain household budgets for most respondents, and many blame Trump for the increase tied to the war with Iran. Most respondents also report the economy is not working well for them, and Trump’s economic and Iran-handling approvals remain low. Midterm elections often disadvantage the president’s party, with rare exceptions since World War II, because voters aligned with the opposition party use the first national election to express frustration.
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