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Republicans Back Trump Amid Affordability Concerns

11/17/2025

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After losses in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, Republican leaders say the party's policies and U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership are sound.
They urge candidates to align with Trump, who claims the economy is strong even as affordability concerns rise.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik says affordability is the top concern for her constituents, signaling a gap between Trump's narrative and voter priorities.

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Story summary

After losses in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, Republican leaders say the party's policies and U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership are sound.
They urge candidates to align with Trump, who claims the economy is strong even as affordability concerns rise.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik says affordability is the top concern for her constituents, signaling a gap between Trump's narrative and voter priorities.