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Trump Warns Inflation Could Threaten GOP Control in 2026

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that rising prices could jeopardize Republican control of Congress in 2026.
Trump addressed rallygoers in Corpus Christi, Texas, on the final Tuesday before the midterm election.
He said his 2024 victory resulted from high prices and blamed Democrats for inflation.
A Thursday report showed summer GDP grew 3.4% annualized and September prices rose faster than wages.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that rising prices could jeopardize Republican control of Congress in 2026.
Trump addressed rallygoers in Corpus Christi, Texas, on the final Tuesday before the midterm election.
He said his 2024 victory resulted from high prices and blamed Democrats for inflation.
A Thursday report showed summer GDP grew 3.4% annualized and September prices rose faster than wages.