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GOP lawmakers fear Trump is out of sync with voters on the economy
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- GOP lawmakers are concerned that President Trump is out of touch with both their party and many American voters on economic issues, which are central to the 2026 midterm elections.
- Trump's refusal to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and his focus on the SAVE America Act, rather than on economic concerns, have alarmed Republican senators who fear this will hurt GOP candidates.
- Trump’s comments expressing indifference to Americans' financial struggles, especially amid rising inflation and gas prices following military actions against Iran, have deepened GOP worries about voter sentiment.
- Internal polling shows independents shifting away from Republicans due to negative perceptions of Trump’s economic record, with GOP senators urging more focus on empathy and clear economic plans.
- Despite these concerns, some GOP strategists note that economic realities largely drive voter behavior, and while Trump’s messaging may be flawed, changing the broader economic environment remains the bigger challenge.
