Trump: The 2026 Midterm Elections Will Be Shaped by Prices

Trump Makes Important Statements Regarding the 2026 Midterm Elections

Former US President Donald Trump stated that the main theme of the 2026 midterm elections will be "prices," claiming to solve the economic challenges inherited from the Joe Biden administration. In an interview with Politico, Trump emphasized that the recently published inflation data has slowed down and that the economy has been performing better than expected, asserting that prices fell during his tenure.

Evaluations on Prices and the Economy

Trump stated that the high prices arising during the Biden era began to decline with his administration. He conveyed that he believes the US voters will respond positively to messages related to the economy in the 2026 midterm elections, saying, "I think the midterms will be about the success of our country. It will be about pricing. Because they gave us high prices, and we are bringing them down. Energy prices have seriously decreased, and gasoline prices have also dropped significantly," he remarked.

Risk of Congressional and Government Shutdown

Trump also addressed the risk of a government shutdown that may arise in January 2026, reiterating that the "filibuster" in Congress needs to be eliminated to prevent this situation. He stated that removing this practice, which he claims has harmed the Republican Party, would open the way for other priorities such as voter identity reforms.

Economic Data and Voter Opinions

According to the latest published data, the US economy continues to perform above expectations. In a Politico survey conducted by Public First, nearly half of the participants indicated that they are struggling to meet food, utility, healthcare, housing, and transportation costs.