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Trump Claims Victory Over Affordability Ahead of 2026 Elections

2/23/2026

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Affordability remains a concern ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a Rome, Georgia visit that he has 'solved' affordability issues.
WalletHub identified distressed cities, naming Chicago, Houston, and Las Vegas among the worst.
Chicago saw a 30% increase in accounts in distress from 2024 to 2025.
Scottsdale and Honolulu reported the least financial distress.
WalletHub advises budgeting and debt management.

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Story summary

Affordability remains a concern ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a Rome, Georgia visit that he has 'solved' affordability issues.
WalletHub identified distressed cities, naming Chicago, Houston, and Las Vegas among the worst.
Chicago saw a 30% increase in accounts in distress from 2024 to 2025.
Scottsdale and Honolulu reported the least financial distress.
WalletHub advises budgeting and debt management.