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Trump's Inflation Neglect Threatens GOP Midterm Prospects

8/14/2025

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Trump's Inflation Gamble

Trump's neglect of inflation could spell disaster for Republicans in the upcoming 2024 midterms, warns CNN analyst Harry Enten. Polls reveal a concerning trend: Democrats are now viewed as more trustworthy on this crucial issue. With Trump's approval rating on inflation plummeting from +9 to -25, and core inflation rising 0.3%, the economic fallout from his tariff policies looms large over Republican prospects.

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Trump's Approval Decline

President Trump's approval among Republicans has slipped from a robust 92% in January to 83% in August, signaling a troubling shift within his core supporters. Economic worries, such as rising inflation and stagnant job growth, fuel this decline. Additionally, only 31% of the public now sees him as trustworthy, while criticism over his handling of the Epstein case adds further complexity to his political challenges.

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Historical Context

The 1970s stagflation crisis, marked by stagnant growth and soaring inflation, culminated in a peak inflation rate of 13.5% in 1980 during President Jimmy Carter's term. This historical backdrop parallels Donald Trump's current challenges with inflation and low approval ratings, suggesting that unresolved economic issues could similarly impact Republican prospects in the 2024 midterms, echoing past electoral outcomes.

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Trump's Inflation Gamble

Trump's neglect of inflation could spell disaster for Republicans in the upcoming 2024 midterms, warns CNN analyst Harry Enten. Polls reveal a concerning trend: Democrats are now viewed as more trustworthy on this crucial issue. With Trump's approval rating on inflation plummeting from +9 to -25, and core inflation rising 0.3%, the economic fallout from his tariff policies looms large over Republican prospects.

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