Affordability has emerged as a defining issue in the 2026 US midterm elections, with nearly half of voters naming the cost of living as their top priority.
An issue that was expected to be one of President Donald Trump’s strongest political assets has instead become a growing challenge for Republicans as voters focus on household expenses and economic pressures.
With the midterms approaching, concerns over everyday costs are shaping the political debate and putting the Trump administration’s economic record under scrutiny.
Presenter:
Anna Burns-Francis
Guests:
John Feehery: Republican and Political Communications Strategist
Eric Ham: Political Analyst & Former Congressional Staffer
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