Corruption and cost-of-living concerns weigh on Republicans before midterms

Ekonominin Sesi - International (English) · Oct 22, 2026 · 1m

Voters are troubled by corruption and the rising cost of living, and these issues are influencing Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, according to The Guardian. A poll found that 34% of Republicans and 66% of all American voters think Trump is using his office for personal financial gain. The editorial says Trump made $2.2 billion in 2025 and criticizes his policies for increasing fuel prices, citing what it calls his reckless and illegal war on Iran as a contributing factor. Grocery prices have risen again, and gasoline now costs more than twice the two dollars a gallon…