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US Midterms: Inflation Weakens Donald Trump’s Position

As the US midterm elections approach on November 3, inflation emerges as voters' top concern. Donald Trump, who promised to lower prices, faces criticism for failing to do so, risking losses for his party, notably in North Carolina where a Senate seat could flip Democratic.


Sofia Benali
Sofia Benali
October 21, 2026  ·  1 min read
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The cost of living has become the central issue in the campaign for the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3, according to RFI.

Donald Trump, a key figure of the Republican Party, is facing increasing criticism for not fulfilling his promise to lower prices, a situation that weighs on his image among voters, including within his own camp.

This dissatisfaction could have significant electoral consequences, particularly in North Carolina. This traditionally conservative state could see a Democratic candidate win a Senate seat, which would be a first in twenty years, RFI notes.

The issue of inflation, by directly affecting Americans’ purchasing power, thus stands as a major challenge of the midterms, potentially altering the political balance in the Senate.

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